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...4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-12 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration 4-15 4.4.3 SATA Configuration 4-16 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-17 4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-19 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-21 4.4.7 TPM 4-22 4.4.8 ACPI Settings 4-22 4.4.9 ...LAN BCM57840S Configuration 4-28 4.4.17 Network Stack 4-28 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-29 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Monitor menu 4-33 4.8 Security...4-34 4.9 Tool menu 4-37 4.10 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3...
...4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-12 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration 4-15 4.4.3 SATA Configuration 4-16 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-17 4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-19 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-21 4.4.7 TPM 4-22 4.4.8 ACPI Settings 4-22 4.4.9 ...LAN BCM57840S Configuration 4-28 4.4.17 Network Stack 4-28 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-29 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Monitor menu 4-33 4.8 Security...4-34 4.9 Tool menu 4-37 4.10 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3...
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...not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to assure compliance with Part 15 of the monitor to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must...
...not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to assure compliance with Part 15 of the monitor to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must...
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... VGA Header External USB Port Rear I/O Connectors VGA Port RJ-45 SFP+ PS/2 KB/ Mouse Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management Monitoring CPU Temperature FAN RPM Environment P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4-pin power connector On-board header for...
... VGA Header External USB Port Rear I/O Connectors VGA Port RJ-45 SFP+ PS/2 KB/ Mouse Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management Monitoring CPU Temperature FAN RPM Environment P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4-pin power connector On-board header for...
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... specification that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS P9D-MH Series 1-5 The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of current bus systems with Broadcom 10GbE controller and SFP+ ... technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C224 chipset. PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is monitored to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by...
... specification that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS P9D-MH Series 1-5 The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of current bus systems with Broadcom 10GbE controller and SFP+ ... technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C224 chipset. PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is monitored to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by...
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... motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-13 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you...
... motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-13 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you...
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2.5.8 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate the Thermal Sensor connector on your motherboard. 1. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-21 Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature.
2.5.8 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate the Thermal Sensor connector on your motherboard. 1. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-21 Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature.
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...SFP+_1 port. SFP+_LED2. SFP+_2. P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE only have SFP+_1, SFP+_2, SFP+_LED1, and SFP+_LED2. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. 2.8 ... port. SFP+ is an enhanced version of the SFP that supports data rates up to 10 Gbps. 6. The P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL have SPF+_1 and SFP+_LED1. SFP+_1. SFP+ is an enhanced version of the SFP that supports data rates... Description 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection Activity LED Speed LED SFP+ LED ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-31
...SFP+_1 port. SFP+_LED2. SFP+_2. P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE only have SFP+_1, SFP+_2, SFP+_LED1, and SFP+_LED2. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. 2.8 ... port. SFP+ is an enhanced version of the SFP that supports data rates up to 10 Gbps. 6. The P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL have SPF+_1 and SFP+_LED1. SFP+_1. SFP+ is an enhanced version of the SFP that supports data rates... Description 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection Activity LED Speed LED SFP+ LED ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-31
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... TR1) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for temperature monitoring. 4. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-35 Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to check the temperature. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors...
... TR1) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for temperature monitoring. 4. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-35 Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to check the temperature. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors...
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...system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-41 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the front message LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the.... 3. The message LED is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is controlled by Hardware monitor to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector...
...system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-41 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the front message LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the.... 3. The message LED is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is controlled by Hardware monitor to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector...
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... applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. Be sure that is equipped with the last ..." standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS P9D-MH Series 3-3 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or...
... applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. Be sure that is equipped with the last ..." standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS P9D-MH Series 3-3 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or...
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This chapter contains the following sections: 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Monitor menu 4-35 4.8 Security...4-36 4.9 Tool menu 4-39 4.10 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P9D-MH Series Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter summary 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
This chapter contains the following sections: 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Monitor menu 4-35 4.8 Security...4-36 4.9 Tool menu 4-39 4.10 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P9D-MH Series Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter summary 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... changing the advanced system settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Tool... the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; System Date System Time...
... changing the advanced system settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Tool... the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; System Date System Time...
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For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Settings Trusted Computing PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom ...are the navigation keys for that do not fit on the screen. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-9 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A...
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Settings Trusted Computing PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom ...are the navigation keys for that do not fit on the screen. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-9 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A...
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; System Date System Time [Fri 03/15/2013] [10:...
Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; System Date System Time [Fri 03/15/2013] [10:...
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... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ACPI Settings TrPuCsHt-eIdO CCoomnpfiugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPU Configuration PCSHy-sItOemCsonAfgigeunrtat(iSoAn) Configuration ... →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-11 CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001133 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction...
... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ACPI Settings TrPuCsHt-eIdO CCoomnpfiugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPU Configuration PCSHy-sItOemCsonAfgigeunrtat(iSoAn) Configuration ... →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-11 CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001133 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction...
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... to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Port 0 Hot Plug SATA Device Type Spin Up Device Serial ATA Port 1 Software Preserve Port 1 Hot Plug SATA Device...
... to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Port 0 Hot Plug SATA Device Type Spin Up Device Serial ATA Port 1 Software Preserve Port 1 Hot Plug SATA Device...
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... logs. Copyright (C) 2013 AmericCahnanMgeegatthriesndtso, eInnacb.le or Main Advanced EvEevnetntLoLgosgs Boot Monitor Security dTiosoalbleExailtl features of Smbios event logging during boot. Smbios Event Log [Enabled...ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-29 Aptio Setup Utility - This item allows you to select the options for the Intel RC Drivers. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 4.5 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change Main Advanced EEvveenntt LLogs Boot Monitor...
... logs. Copyright (C) 2013 AmericCahnanMgeegatthriesndtso, eInnacb.le or Main Advanced EvEevnetntLoLgosgs Boot Monitor Security dTiosoalbleExailtl features of Smbios event logging during boot. Smbios Event Log [Enabled...ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-29 Aptio Setup Utility - This item allows you to select the options for the Intel RC Drivers. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 4.5 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change Main Advanced EEvveenntt LLogs Boot Monitor...
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... disabled using BIOS services. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the and keys to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version 07.69 GateA20 Active Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response Boot Device Seeking [Upon Request] [Force BIOS]...] [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to select the power-on how the system will boot. Main Advanced Event Logs BBoooott Monitor Security Tool Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo 1 [On] [Enabled] Number of GA20 is execute above ...
... disabled using BIOS services. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the and keys to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version 07.69 GateA20 Active Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response Boot Device Seeking [Upon Request] [Force BIOS]...] [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to select the power-on how the system will boot. Main Advanced Event Logs BBoooott Monitor Security Tool Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo 1 [On] [Enabled] Number of GA20 is execute above ...
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...5V, +VDDQ, +3VSB, +3.3V, and VBAT The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-33 Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure... the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Main Advanced...
...5V, +VDDQ, +3VSB, +3.3V, and VBAT The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-33 Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure... the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Main Advanced...
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..., key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor SSeeccuurriittyy Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item...
..., key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor SSeeccuurriittyy Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item...