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Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Diagnosis card • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P9D WS motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with bracket 1 x G.P. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9D WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port cable with bracket 1 x 2-in the long line...
Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Diagnosis card • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P9D WS motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with bracket 1 x G.P. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9D WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port cable with bracket 1 x 2-in the long line...
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...widely available in the PC market, or more reliable networking, the P9D WS features built-in a room. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the components' lifespan. 1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Built-in Dual Intel® Server Class Gigabit LAN...65533;3� un-buffered non-ECC memory which delivers nearly 4 teraflops of a computer cluster in dual Intel server-class Gigabit LAN. ASUS P9D WS 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load ...
...widely available in the PC market, or more reliable networking, the P9D WS features built-in a room. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the components' lifespan. 1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Built-in Dual Intel® Server Class Gigabit LAN...65533;3� un-buffered non-ECC memory which delivers nearly 4 teraflops of a computer cluster in dual Intel server-class Gigabit LAN. ASUS P9D WS 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load ...
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... the chassis front panel cables to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P9D WS 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan... speeds based on different ambient temperatures and attain a quiet and cool computing environment. Chapter 1 ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The...
... the chassis front panel cables to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P9D WS 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan... speeds based on different ambient temperatures and attain a quiet and cool computing environment. Chapter 1 ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The...
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... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9D WS 2-1
... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9D WS 2-1
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-32 2-4 2-27 2-5 2-15 2-25 2-13 2-23 2-14 2-21 2-33 2-22 2-24 2-31 2-25 2-17 2-29 2-28 2-31 2-13 2-26 2-26 2-28 ASUS P9D WS 2-3 ASUS Dr. POWER switch 8. Intel® C226 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) 9. DirectKey button 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. System panel connector...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-32 2-4 2-27 2-5 2-15 2-25 2-13 2-23 2-14 2-21 2-33 2-22 2-24 2-31 2-25 2-17 2-29 2-28 2-31 2-13 2-26 2-26 2-28 ASUS P9D WS 2-3 ASUS Dr. POWER switch 8. Intel® C226 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) 9. DirectKey button 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. System panel connector...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - Chapter 2 P9D WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elixir Elixir Elixir Chip NO. Heat-Sink 1.5 • Package - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • - 8-8-8-... MICRON A-DATA A-DATA AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Apacer Asint Asint ASint Asint ASint ASint Asint - - - - - - - - - - N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - •• N2CB4G80BN-DG 9-9-9-28 1.5 •• ASUS P9D WS 2-7
N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - Chapter 2 P9D WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elixir Elixir Elixir Chip NO. Heat-Sink 1.5 • Package - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • - 8-8-8-... MICRON A-DATA A-DATA AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Apacer Asint Asint ASint Asint ASint ASint Asint - - - - - - - - - - N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - •• N2CB4G80BN-DG 9-9-9-28 1.5 •• ASUS P9D WS 2-7
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... PCIE x16_3 occupied; PCIE x16_2 auto turn to x4 when PCIE x16_3 occupied. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P9D WS 2-11 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
... PCIE x16_3 occupied; PCIE x16_2 auto turn to x4 when PCIE x16_3 occupied. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P9D WS 2-11 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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ASUS Dr. POWER switch This switch allows you to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning ... supply unit (PSU). For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is powered off. 2. ASUS P9D WS 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches enhance overclocking and gaming performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 1. Install the...
ASUS Dr. POWER switch This switch allows you to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning ... supply unit (PSU). For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is powered off. 2. ASUS P9D WS 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches enhance overclocking and gaming performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 1. Install the...
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... installed. button to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P9D WS 2-15 It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to patch memory compatibility...when the DIMM is tested. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. function. button When you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
... installed. button to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P9D WS 2-15 It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to patch memory compatibility...when the DIMM is tested. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. function. button When you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
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... using the MemOK! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-17 3. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with the motherboard or improperly installed.
... using the MemOK! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-17 3. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with the motherboard or improperly installed.
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Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-19 7. +12V_PWR LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near EATX12V connector lights up to enable and there is no power detected going into the processor. 8. CPU warning LED (CPU_PWR_ERR) The CPU warning LEDs light up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is turned to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU.
Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-19 7. +12V_PWR LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near EATX12V connector lights up to enable and there is no power detected going into the processor. 8. CPU warning LED (CPU_PWR_ERR) The CPU warning LEDs light up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is turned to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU.
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...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. ASUS P9D WS 2-21 Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to pins...
...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. ASUS P9D WS 2-21 Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to pins...
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... Mode in the BIOS to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P9D WS 2-23 Intel® C226 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
... Mode in the BIOS to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P9D WS 2-23 Intel® C226 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
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... port. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is purchased separately. 4. 3. The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-25 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
... port. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is purchased separately. 4. 3. The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-25 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
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... the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS P9D WS 2-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
... the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS P9D WS 2-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can also serve for G.P. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. 10. Press to turn ON or OFF the motherboard. Reset Button. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Press to restart the motherboard�. Diagnosis card installtion. This connector can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Chapter 2 G.P. Card connector ASUS P9D WS 2-29
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can also serve for G.P. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. 10. Press to turn ON or OFF the motherboard. Reset Button. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Press to restart the motherboard�. Diagnosis card installtion. This connector can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Chapter 2 G.P. Card connector ASUS P9D WS 2-29
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... with a jumper cap. Refer to this connector. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS P9D WS 2-31 Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is removed or replaced. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function.
... with a jumper cap. Refer to this connector. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS P9D WS 2-31 Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is removed or replaced. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function.
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... 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS P9D WS 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin...
... 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS P9D WS 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin...
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2.3.2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-35
2.3.2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS P9D WS 2-35
