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... installation 6-14 6.4.1 XGI Volari Z9s VGA Driver (R1.0x 6-14 6.4.2 ASPEED AST1100 VGA Driver (R2.0x 6-16 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-18 6.5.1 Running the support DVD 6-18 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-18 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-19 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-19 6.5.5 Contact information 6-19 Appendix: Reference information...
... installation 6-14 6.4.1 XGI Volari Z9s VGA Driver (R1.0x 6-14 6.4.2 ASPEED AST1100 VGA Driver (R2.0x 6-16 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-18 6.5.1 Running the support DVD 6-18 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-18 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-19 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-19 6.5.5 Contact information 6-19 Appendix: Reference information...
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... Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ... this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating...
... Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ... this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating...
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... power connector 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to 4 devices) 5 x 4pin 1 1 (continued on the next page) xi P8B-X specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM 2.0 Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Expansion Total PCI...
... power connector 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to 4 devices) 5 x 4pin 1 1 (continued on the next page) xi P8B-X specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM 2.0 Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Expansion Total PCI...
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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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Before you for LGA1155 Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line... package for the following items. Cables SATA 3G cable Accessories IO shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-X motherboard! ASUS P8B-X 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 6 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack -1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
Before you for LGA1155 Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line... package for the following items. Cables SATA 3G cable Accessories IO shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-X motherboard! ASUS P8B-X 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 6 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack -1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
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... EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P8B-X 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 processors in...174; Xeon® E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processor is operating below . 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in LGA1155 package, which has memory and PCI...
... EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P8B-X 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 processors in...174; Xeon® E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processor is operating below . 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in LGA1155 package, which has memory and PCI...
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...speed from 1.8 V for DDR3. The 2-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with USB 1.1. DDR3 memory support The P8B-X supports UDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to Gigabit bandwidth. The onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit...) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 1.1 to 21GB/s. ASUS P8B-X 1-5 This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of server and workstation applications. Serial ATA allows thinner,...
...speed from 1.8 V for DDR3. The 2-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with USB 1.1. DDR3 memory support The P8B-X supports UDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to Gigabit bandwidth. The onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit...) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 1.1 to 21GB/s. ASUS P8B-X 1-5 This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of server and workstation applications. Serial ATA allows thinner,...
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... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 1 socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining 3 ...the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P8B-X 2-17 DIMM notch 1 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the ...
... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 1 socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining 3 ...the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P8B-X 2-17 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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...and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware ...
...and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware ...
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...high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to C202. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots (x1 link) The onboard PCI Express x1 slots provide x1...x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides one x4 link to CPU. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.7 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifications.
...high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to C202. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots (x1 link) The onboard PCI Express x1 slots provide x1...x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides one x4 link to CPU. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.7 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifications.
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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. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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.
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2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to light up. 3. The read or write activities of the system chassis. A-Type USB7) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable ...
2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to light up. 3. The read or write activities of the system chassis. A-Type USB7) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable ...
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... not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
... not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9.
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9.
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... . • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • This motherboard 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...
... . • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • This motherboard 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...
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... to the front message LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the message LED cable that connects to the HDD...
... to the front message LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the message LED cable that connects to the HDD...
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... USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings ...to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS P8B-X 4-5 Save the BIOS file to ensure system...
... USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings ...to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS P8B-X 4-5 Save the BIOS file to ensure system...
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...Test (POST) to "Run Setup." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. ...the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P8B-X 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your ...
...Test (POST) to "Run Setup." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. ...the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P8B-X 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your ...
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.... Reset of platform is required. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8B-X 4-15 Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware...
.... Reset of platform is required. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8B-X 4-15 Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware...
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... Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog Turbo Mode CPU C1E CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report Supported 3200 MHz 206a7 d 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 32 [Enabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Includes ...that the BIOS automatically detects. Aptio Setup Utility - Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204....
... Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog Turbo Mode CPU C1E CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report Supported 3200 MHz 206a7 d 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 32 [Enabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Includes ...that the BIOS automatically detects. Aptio Setup Utility - Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204....