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......x How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x P9D-C Series Specifications Summary xii 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 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
......x How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x P9D-C Series Specifications Summary xii 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 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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...by yourself. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service ...
...by yourself. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service ...
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.... Check local regulations for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com ix Our goods come with the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a... major failure and compensation for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. You are also entitled...
.... Check local regulations for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com ix Our goods come with the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a... major failure and compensation for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. You are also entitled...
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...How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. 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 sets using...
...How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. 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 sets using...
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Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome!...1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 ASUS P9D-C Series
Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome!...1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 ASUS P9D-C Series
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... card MARVELL 4-port SATA 6G RAID card Remote Management solution provides KVM over IP solution ASUS P9D-C Series 1-3 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line of new features ... latest technologies, making it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack I/O Shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-C Series motherboard!
... card MARVELL 4-port SATA 6G RAID card Remote Management solution provides KVM over IP solution ASUS P9D-C Series 1-3 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line of new features ... latest technologies, making it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack I/O Shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-C Series motherboard!
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...run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient use of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to run faster than the marked frequency ...if the processor is operating below . The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P9D-C Series 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 v3/Core™ i3 processor series...
...run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient use of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to run faster than the marked frequency ...if the processor is operating below . The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P9D-C Series 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 v3/Core™ i3 processor series...
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...motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification that has a connection speed of current for critical components. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to ensure stable supply of up to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P9D...more flexible cables with quad Gigabit LAN controllers (dual controllers for P9D-C/2L) and ports which provide a total solution for timely failure detection. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the ...
...motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification that has a connection speed of current for critical components. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to ensure stable supply of up to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P9D...more flexible cables with quad Gigabit LAN controllers (dual controllers for P9D-C/2L) and ports which provide a total solution for timely failure detection. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the ...
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... feature enables users to different destinations for end users. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports ECC UDIMM DDR3 memory that enables the clearest high quality audio output. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts ...that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1.8V. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to DDR2's memory voltage of server and...
... feature enables users to different destinations for end users. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports ECC UDIMM DDR3 memory that enables the clearest high quality audio output. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts ...that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1.8V. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to DDR2's memory voltage of server and...
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This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 Before you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter summary 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-23 2.7 Jumpers...2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ASUS P9D-C Series It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 Before you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter summary 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-23 2.7 Jumpers...2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ASUS P9D-C Series It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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ASUS P9D-C Series 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever 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..., such as the power supply 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 P9D-C Series 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever 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..., such as the power supply case, before 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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.... 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Ensure to do so can damage the... motherboard. Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws...
.... 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Ensure to do so can damage the... motherboard. Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws...
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... with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your right. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3/...The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P9D-C Series 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. •...
... with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your right. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3/...The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P9D-C Series 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. •...
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Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A ... Intel® certified multi‑directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to secure the heatsink...
Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A ... Intel® certified multi‑directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to secure the heatsink...
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... the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P9D-C Series 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. DO NOT forget to disengage...
... the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P9D-C Series 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. DO NOT forget to disengage...
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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 the heatsink screw holes. 2. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to tighten the four...
... 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 the heatsink screw holes. 2. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to tighten the four...
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..., and 8 GB Unbuffered with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS P9D-C Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
..., and 8 GB Unbuffered with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS P9D-C Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
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... Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on...
... Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on...