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... guide...x How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x P9D-I 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 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
... guide...x How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x P9D-I 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 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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...staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your area. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin ... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly...
...staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your area. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin ... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. 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... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, ...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. 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... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, ...
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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-I 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-I Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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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, ... SATA 6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation User Guide Packaging Qty. 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 pc per carton 1 --2 1 2 10 pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P9D-I 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...
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, ... SATA 6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation User Guide Packaging Qty. 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 pc per carton 1 --2 1 2 10 pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P9D-I 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...
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...5V compared to DDR2's memory voltage of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the...the processor is operating below . The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P9D-I 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® Processor E3-1200 v3/ CoreTM i3 ...
...5V compared to DDR2's memory voltage of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the...the processor is operating below . The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P9D-I 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® Processor E3-1200 v3/ CoreTM i3 ...
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... provides twice the performance and speed of current for your networking needs. Intel® I210AT LAN Solution The motherboard comes with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with ... supply of PCIe 2.0. The chip monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. USB 3.0 technology The motherboard implements the USB 3.0 technology with data transfer speeds of the current Serial ATA products with USB 2.0. USB 2.0... adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 2.0. ASUS P9D-I 1-5
... provides twice the performance and speed of current for your networking needs. Intel® I210AT LAN Solution The motherboard comes with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with ... supply of PCIe 2.0. The chip monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. USB 3.0 technology The motherboard implements the USB 3.0 technology with data transfer speeds of the current Serial ATA products with USB 2.0. USB 2.0... adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 2.0. ASUS P9D-I 1-5
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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 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-18 2.7 Jumpers...2-20 2.8 Connectors 2-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-18 2.7 Jumpers...2-20 2.8 Connectors 2-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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... that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9D-I 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 the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded..., 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.
... that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9D-I 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 the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded..., 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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... the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to ensure that you place...
... the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to ensure that you place...
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... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install the CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU ...the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 and Intel® Core...
... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install the CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU ...the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 and Intel® Core...
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... four fasteners B match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P9D-I 2-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. •...
... four fasteners B match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P9D-I 2-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. •...
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... the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and... fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information B 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the...
... the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and... fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information B 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the...
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... DIMM 1333/1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P9D-I 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the...
... DIMM 1333/1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P9D-I 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the...
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... notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Removing a DIMM from the socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the...
... notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Removing a DIMM from the socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the...
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... PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After ...so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P9D-I 2-15 Refer to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card....
... PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After ...so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P9D-I 2-15 Refer to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card....
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This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The warning LED functions only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off ...mode. The green LED lights up to indicate that you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. CPU Warning...
This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The warning LED functions only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off ...mode. The green LED lights up to indicate that you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. CPU Warning...
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...• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 4. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. DO NOT... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! ASUS P9D-I 2-25 3.
...• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 4. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. DO NOT... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! ASUS P9D-I 2-25 3.