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Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technology 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-M
Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technology 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-M
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Before you for LGA1150 Packaging Qty. 1 1 2 (P9D-M) 4 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 4 (P9D-M) 2 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 1 1 1 1 1 pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 -- -- -- 1 1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing...6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation User Guide Accessory Metal Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-M Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P9D-M Series 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it another standout in the ...
Before you for LGA1150 Packaging Qty. 1 1 2 (P9D-M) 4 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 4 (P9D-M) 2 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 1 1 1 1 1 pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 -- -- -- 1 1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing...6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation User Guide Accessory Metal Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-M Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P9D-M Series 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it another standout in the ...
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... increases the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P9D-M Series 1-5 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification that provides twice the performance and speed of up to 6Gbps data transfer...
... increases the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P9D-M Series 1-5 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification that provides twice the performance and speed of up to 6Gbps data transfer...
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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 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers...2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P9D-M Series This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 Before you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers...2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P9D-M Series This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 Before you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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ASUS P9D-M Series 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 ...
ASUS P9D-M Series 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 ...
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... into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-M Series 2-11 Doing so may bend the pins of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the right (B) until the load plate is released...
... into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-M Series 2-11 Doing so may bend the pins of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the right (B) until the load plate is released...
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... only. A B A B A B A Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the B four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-13 Place the heatsink on the package. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in...
... only. A B A B A B A Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the B four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-13 Place the heatsink on the package. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in...
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... the CPU will overheat. • Do not overtighten the screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-15 Doing so can damage the CPU. A C D B A C D B • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching...
... the CPU will overheat. • Do not overtighten the screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-15 Doing so can damage the CPU. A C D B A C D B • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching...
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Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-17 Apply force to both ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two ...
Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-17 Apply force to both ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two ...
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* ...
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* ...
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2.5.6 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on the model, but the installation steps remain the same. Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on your motherboard. 1. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-21 The motherboard illustration is for reference only. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature. Locate the Thermal Sensor connector on the motherboard. 2.
2.5.6 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on the model, but the installation steps remain the same. Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on your motherboard. 1. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-21 The motherboard illustration is for reference only. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature. Locate the Thermal Sensor connector on the motherboard. 2.
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The green LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. This is a reminder that the system is on. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-23 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
The green LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. This is a reminder that the system is on. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-23 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-25 5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)* The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally. *P9D-M and P9D-MV models only.
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-25 5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)* The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally. *P9D-M and P9D-MV models only.
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-27 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-27 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-29 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 6. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 7.
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-29 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 6. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 7.
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors P9D-M • 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the ...
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors P9D-M • 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the ...
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Connect the USB module cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to connectors USB78. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-33 2.
Connect the USB module cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to connectors USB78. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-33 2.
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... general purpose data. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are not jumpers! ASUS P9D-M Series 2-35 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO... of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 7.
... general purpose data. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are not jumpers! ASUS P9D-M Series 2-35 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO... of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 7.