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...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 WHEA Support 4-23 4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 4-23 4.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services 4-24 4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-25 4.4.13 MIO Card Configuration... 4-25 4.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-26 4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support 4-29 4.4.16 APM 4-29 4.4.17 Network Stack 4-30 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-30 4.5 Event Logs menu ...
...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 WHEA Support 4-23 4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 4-23 4.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services 4-24 4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-25 4.4.13 MIO Card Configuration... 4-25 4.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-26 4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support 4-29 4.4.16 APM 4-29 4.4.17 Network Stack 4-30 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-30 4.5 Event Logs menu ...
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... 5-17 5.3.4 Preferences 5-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-5 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-7 6.3 Running 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...
... 5-17 5.3.4 Preferences 5-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-5 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-7 6.3 Running 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...
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... 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with guarantees that cannot be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For the latest product warranty details please visit http:// support.asus.com. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us...
... 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with guarantees that cannot be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For the latest product warranty details please visit http:// support.asus.com. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us...
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...Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer ... parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. About this...
...Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer ... parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. About this...
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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 ... x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link) MIO 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 ... x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link) MIO 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
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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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... Welcome! 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 retailer. 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 quality motherboards!.... Items Standard Gift Box Pack I/O Shield SATA DOM Power 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...
... Welcome! 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 retailer. 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 quality motherboards!.... Items Standard Gift Box Pack I/O Shield SATA DOM Power 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...
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... more efficient computing. 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® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3/ CoreTM i3...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. 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 ...
... more efficient computing. 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® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3/ CoreTM i3...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. 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 ...
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... (RPM) is backward compatible with a host of PCIe 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 Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel®...
... (RPM) is backward compatible with a host of PCIe 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 Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel®...
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ASUS P9D-X 2-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Removing a DIMM from the socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM ...
ASUS P9D-X 2-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Removing a DIMM from the socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM ...
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... with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
... with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
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...onboard PCIE 6 provides one x4 Gen2 link to CPU1. These slots support various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCIE 4 provide one x16 Gen3 link to the CPU. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. ...2.5.6 PCI slot The onboard PCI 1, PCI 2, and PCI 3 supports cards such as LAN, USB, and other cards that complies with PCI specifications. No.(Slot location) Short Description 1 (slot 1) PCI1 1 x PCI (x1 Gen 2 link) 2 (slot...
...onboard PCIE 6 provides one x4 Gen2 link to CPU1. These slots support various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCIE 4 provide one x16 Gen3 link to the CPU. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. ...2.5.6 PCI slot The onboard PCI 1, PCI 2, and PCI 3 supports cards such as LAN, USB, and other cards that complies with PCI specifications. No.(Slot location) Short Description 1 (slot 1) PCI1 1 x PCI (x1 Gen 2 link) 2 (slot...
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If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C222 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C222 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
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ASUS P9D-X 2-27 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The read or write activities of any device connected to these connectors. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. 2. 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.
ASUS P9D-X 2-27 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The read or write activities of any device connected to these connectors. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. 2. 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.
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4. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each ... sensor cable that you to the fan connectors. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you want to check the temperature. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage...
4. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each ... sensor cable that you to the fan connectors. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you want to check the temperature. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage...
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... 5V power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is for output power only. 8. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
... 5V power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is for output power only. 8. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
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10. 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.
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... system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the message LED cable that connects to this connector. ASUS P9D-X 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system ...MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The message LED is in sleep or soft-off the system power. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector...
...off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the message LED cable that connects to this connector. ASUS P9D-X 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system ...MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The message LED is in sleep or soft-off the system power. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector...
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...8226; This function can support devices such as shown. Press and select Yes to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP ASUS P9D-X 4-5 Save the BIOS...original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier....
...8226; This function can support devices such as shown. Press and select Yes to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP ASUS P9D-X 4-5 Save the BIOS...original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier....