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... contact your motherboard package for the following items. Cables SATA 3G cable Accessories IO shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-X motherboard! 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. ASUS P8B-X 1-3 Before you for LGA1155 Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. 1.1 Welcome! Standard Gift Box Pack 6 1 1 1 ...
... contact your motherboard package for the following items. Cables SATA 3G cable Accessories IO shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-X motherboard! 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. ASUS P8B-X 1-3 Before you for LGA1155 Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. 1.1 Welcome! Standard Gift Box Pack 6 1 1 1 ...
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...bandwidth. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of up to 21GB/s. ASUS P8B-X 1-5 The 2-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with USB 1.1. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA... LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to PCIe 1.0 devices. DDR3 memory support The P8B-X supports UDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of DDR3 which...
...bandwidth. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of up to 21GB/s. ASUS P8B-X 1-5 The 2-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with USB 1.1. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA... LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to PCIe 1.0 devices. DDR3 memory support The P8B-X 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 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS P8B-X
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 2-26 ASUS P8B-X
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ASUS P8B-X 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 ...
ASUS P8B-X 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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2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P8B-X 2-5 Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that ...
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P8B-X 2-5 Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that ...
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3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8B-X 2-11 Load plate 4. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in ...
3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8B-X 2-11 Load plate 4. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in ...
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... two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B 2. ASUS P8B-X 2-13 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
... two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B 2. ASUS P8B-X 2-13 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition 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-X 2-15 Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the heatsink screw holes. 2. 2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a diagonal sequence.
... 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-X 2-15 Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the heatsink screw holes. 2. 2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a diagonal sequence.
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... DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to unlock 2 the DIMM. 2. Apply force to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P8B-X 2-17 Align a DIMM on the socket. DIMM notch 1 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the...
... DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to unlock 2 the DIMM. 2. Apply force to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P8B-X 2-17 Align a DIMM on the socket. DIMM notch 1 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the...
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... Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P8B-X 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
... Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P8B-X 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
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Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. ASUS P8B-X 2-21 Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. The photos above are for reference only. Locate the TR1 connector on your motherboard. 1. Follow the main layout in previous section to the connector on your motherboard. 2.5.8 Connecting the thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to locate the TR1 connector on the motherboard. 2.
Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. ASUS P8B-X 2-21 Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. The photos above are for reference only. Locate the TR1 connector on your motherboard. 1. Follow the main layout in previous section to the connector on your motherboard. 2.5.8 Connecting the thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to locate the TR1 connector on the motherboard. 2.
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. R1.0x R2.0x ASUS P8B-X 2-23 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature.
Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. R1.0x R2.0x ASUS P8B-X 2-23 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature.
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5. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for R1.0x): 1. ASUS P8B-X 2-25 Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) (R1.0x only) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. To update the BIOS (for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2.
5. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for R1.0x): 1. ASUS P8B-X 2-25 Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) (R1.0x only) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. To update the BIOS (for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2.
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2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by the Intel® C202 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS P8B-X 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by the Intel® C202 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS P8B-X 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
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ASUS P8B-X 2-29 Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector, then install the module to monitor temperature. 5. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. 4.
ASUS P8B-X 2-29 Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector, then install the module to monitor temperature. 5. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. 4.
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Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8B-X 2-31 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID SATA LED. 8. 7.
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8B-X 2-31 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID SATA LED. 8. 7.
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... supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS P8B-X 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one...
... supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS P8B-X 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one...
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... LOCATORLED2) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P8B-X 2-35 Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) These leads are...
... LOCATORLED2) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P8B-X 2-35 Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) These leads are...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS P8B-X
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS P8B-X
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... system may light up . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the chain) c. Monitor b. ASUS P8B-X 3-3 If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with the...
... system may light up . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the chain) c. Monitor b. ASUS P8B-X 3-3 If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with the...