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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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ASUS P9D-X 1-3 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 your motherboard ... cable 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! Before you for LGA1150 Packaging Qty. 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 ---1 1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of...
ASUS P9D-X 1-3 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 your motherboard ... cable 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! Before you for LGA1150 Packaging Qty. 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 ---1 1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of...
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... Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 2.0. ASUS P9D-X 1-5
... Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 2.0. ASUS P9D-X 1-5
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...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9D-X 2-3
...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9D-X 2-3
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Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-X 2-9 2. The CPU fits in only one orientation. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4. DO ...
Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-X 2-9 2. The CPU fits in only one orientation. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4. DO ...
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... on the motherboard. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a CPU heatsink with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. ASUS P9D-X 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the package. The LGA1150 socket is incompatible with a CPU fan assembly is included...
... on the motherboard. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a CPU heatsink with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. ASUS P9D-X 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the package. The LGA1150 socket is incompatible with a CPU fan assembly is included...
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Doing so can damage the CPU. ASUS P9D-X 2-13 Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. 2. A C D B A C D B 1. Use a ...
Doing so can damage the CPU. ASUS P9D-X 2-13 Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. 2. A C D B A C D B 1. Use a ...
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... of the DIMM. 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
... of the DIMM. 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
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ASUS P9D-X 2-17 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* 13 -- 6 ...
ASUS P9D-X 2-17 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* 13 -- 6 ...
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... card with the MIO card slot. 2. Locate the Thermal Sensor (TR1) connector on the card slot. 3. Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P9D-X 2-19 Insert the audio card into the MIO slot 3 on the motherboard. 2.5.7 Installing the Audio card 1.
... card with the MIO card slot. 2. Locate the Thermal Sensor (TR1) connector on the card slot. 3. Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P9D-X 2-19 Insert the audio card into the MIO slot 3 on the motherboard. 2.5.7 Installing the Audio card 1.
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This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack. 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 3.
This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack. 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 3.
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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 Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS P9D-X 2-23 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 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 Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS P9D-X 2-23 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 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. RJ-45 ports for the LAN port LED indications. 6. These ports allows Gigabit connection to turn on Button. These two 4-pin...
... 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. RJ-45 ports for the LAN port LED indications. 6. These ports allows Gigabit connection to turn on Button. These two 4-pin...
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Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P9D-X 2-27 The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card cable connected to these connectors. USB 2.0 connector (A-Type USB9 , 10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011) These connectors are for the storage add-on card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. 2.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P9D-X 2-27 The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card cable connected to these connectors. USB 2.0 connector (A-Type USB9 , 10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011) These connectors are for the storage add-on card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. 2.
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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 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is used for the serial COM port. 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 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is used for the serial COM port. ASUS P9D-X 2-29
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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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... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. ASUS P9D-X 2-33 12. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. ASUS P9D-X 2-33 12. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
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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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System power 6. For systems with the last device on the chain) c. ASUS P9D-X 3-3 External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on ...
System power 6. For systems with the last device on the chain) c. ASUS P9D-X 3-3 External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on ...