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... Australia statement notice ix About this guide...x How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x P9D-X 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...
... Australia statement notice ix About this guide...x How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x P9D-X 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...
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... the Support DVD 6-7 6.4 Installing the LAN driver 6-15 6.5 Installing the VGA driver 6-20 6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver 6-23 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 P9D-X block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vi
... the Support DVD 6-7 6.4 Installing the LAN driver 6-15 6.5 Installing the VGA driver 6-20 6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver 6-23 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 P9D-X block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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P9D-X Specifications Summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor Fan Speed Control Rack Ready ASUS Features (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Total PCI/PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots (follow SSI Location number) Slot ... slot Intel® C222: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTe) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows) * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page) xii x 9.6 in .
P9D-X Specifications Summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor Fan Speed Control Rack Ready ASUS Features (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Total PCI/PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots (follow SSI Location number) Slot ... slot Intel® C222: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTe) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows) * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page) xii x 9.6 in .
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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-X 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-X Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... Cables SATA 3G cable SATA 6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation Motherboard User Guide Accessory Metal Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-X motherboard! ASUS P9D-X 1-3 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...
... Cables SATA 3G cable SATA 6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation Motherboard User Guide Accessory Metal Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-X motherboard! ASUS P9D-X 1-3 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...
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...to run faster than the marked frequency if the processor is operating below . The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P9D-X xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel...processor to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below...
...to run faster than the marked frequency if the processor is operating below . The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P9D-X xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel...processor to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below...
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... on USB 2.0. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C222 chipset. ASUS P9D-X 1-5 PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that dramatically increases the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to...
... on USB 2.0. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C222 chipset. ASUS P9D-X 1-5 PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that dramatically increases the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to...
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ASUS P9D-X 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 ...
ASUS P9D-X 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 ...
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... (A), then move it to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the CPU socket. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-X 2-9 Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4.
... (A), then move it to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the CPU socket. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-X 2-9 Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4.
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... a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P9D-X 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure optimum...
... a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P9D-X 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure optimum...
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Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. 2. ASUS P9D-X 2-13 Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and ...
Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. 2. ASUS P9D-X 2-13 Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and ...
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... Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM simultaneously until...
... Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM simultaneously until...
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS P9D-X 2-17 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when ...
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS P9D-X 2-17 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when ...
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... the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. 2.5.7 Installing the Audio card 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-19 Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature. Place the other end of the audio card with a screw. 2.5.8 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow...
... the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. 2.5.7 Installing the Audio card 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-19 Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature. Place the other end of the audio card with a screw. 2.5.8 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow...
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3. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. ASUS P9D-X 2-21 This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack.
3. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. ASUS P9D-X 2-21 This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack.
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1- 2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS P9D-X 2-23 2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1- 2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS P9D-X 2-23 2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
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... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P9D-X 2-25 Refer to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Location LED. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P9D-X 2-25 Refer to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Location LED. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to light up. 3. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to 480 Mbps connection speed. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connector (A-Type USB9 , 10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011) These connectors are for the storage add-on card. ASUS P9D-X 2-27 Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card cable connected to these connectors. 2.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to light up. 3. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to 480 Mbps connection speed. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connector (A-Type USB9 , 10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011) These connectors are for the storage add-on card. ASUS P9D-X 2-27 Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card cable connected to these connectors. 2.