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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. 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
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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 1.1 Welcome! 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...
... 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 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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... with USB 1.1. 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 USB 3.0 technology The motherboard implements the USB 3.0 technology with data transfer speeds of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm...
... with USB 1.1. 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 USB 3.0 technology The motherboard implements the USB 3.0 technology with data transfer speeds of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm...
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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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... the pins on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 3. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-X 2-9 Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is released from the CPU socket. The CPU fits in only one orientation...
... the pins on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 3. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-X 2-9 Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is released from the CPU socket. The CPU fits in only one orientation...
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... CPU fan cable is included depending on the motherboard. 2. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-11 The LGA1150 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you...
... CPU fan cable is included depending on the motherboard. 2. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-11 The LGA1150 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you...
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... the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. 2. Do not overtighten the screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver 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...
... the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. 2. Do not overtighten the screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver 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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... clip DIMM socket 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Press...
... clip DIMM socket 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Press...
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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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.... 3. Ensure that it is completely seated on the card slot. 3. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.7 Installing the Audio card 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-19
.... 3. Ensure that it is completely seated on the card slot. 3. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.7 Installing the Audio card 1. ASUS P9D-X 2-19
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ASUS P9D-X 2-21 3. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack.
ASUS P9D-X 2-21 3. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. 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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VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1- 2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS P9D-X 2-23 2.
VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1- 2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS P9D-X 2-23 2.
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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 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. This LED lights up when the Location Button on the front panel is on button is pressed and the system is...
... 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 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. This LED lights up when the Location Button on the front panel is on button is pressed and the system is...
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USB 2.0 connector (A-Type USB9 , 10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011) 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 480 Mbps connection speed. The read or write activities of any device connected to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. 2. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P9D-X 2-27
USB 2.0 connector (A-Type USB9 , 10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011) 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 480 Mbps connection speed. The read or write activities of any device connected to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. 2. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P9D-X 2-27
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6. ASUS P9D-X 2-29 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the serial port module to an open slot at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is used for the serial COM port. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. 7.
6. ASUS P9D-X 2-29 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the serial port module to an open slot at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is used for the serial COM port. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. 7.
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ASUS P9D-X 2-31 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 10.
ASUS P9D-X 2-31 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 10.
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... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P9D-X 2-33 12. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power...
... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P9D-X 2-33 12. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power...
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Chapter summary 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.This chapter contains the following sections: 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS P9D-X
Chapter summary 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.This chapter contains the following sections: 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS P9D-X
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... a power-on . The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on self-test or POST. ASUS P9D-X 3-3 Follow the instructions in the following order: a. System power 6. Monitor b. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional...
... a power-on . The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on self-test or POST. ASUS P9D-X 3-3 Follow the instructions in the following order: a. System power 6. Monitor b. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional...