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Motherboard
P9D-M Series
ii
E8096
First Edition
April 2013
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Safety information .................................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix
P9D-M Series Specications Summary ................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-1
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
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 contents ........................................................................... 2-8
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................................... 2-10
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ..................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ....................................................... 2-13
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...................................... 2-14
2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a rack ........................................ 2-15
2.4 System memory ....................................................................................... 2-16
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-16
2.4.2 Memory Congurations ............................................................. 2-16
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-17
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................ 2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-18
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-18
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments................................................................ 2-19
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) ................................................... 2-20
2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) ..................................................... 2-20
2.5.6 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable ...................................... 2-21
2.5.7 Installing the Baseboard Management Card ............................ 2-22
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2.6 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 2-26
2.8 Connectors ............................................................................................... 2-30
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .............................................................. 2-30
2.8.2 Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-31
Chapter 3: Powering Up 3-1
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Powering off the computer........................................................................ 3-4
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ................................................ 3-4
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .......................................... 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 4-3
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-3
4.1.2 ASUS Easy Flash Utility .............................................................. 4-4
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ........................................................................4-5
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 4-8
4.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 4-9
4.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 4-9
4.2.5 Navigation keys ........................................................................... 4-9
4.2.6 General help................................................................................ 4-9
4.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 4-9
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 4-9
4.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu ................................................................................................ 4-10
4.3.1 System Date ............................................................................. 4-10
4.3.2 System Time ............................................................................. 4-10
4.4 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 4-11
4.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 4-12
4.4.2 PCH-IO Conguration ............................................................... 4-16
4.4.3 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 4-17
4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 4-18
4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-20
4.4.6 USB Conguration .................................................................... 4-21
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4.4.7 TPM...........................................................................................4-23
4.4.8 ACPI Settings ............................................................................ 4-23
4.4.9 WHEA Support .......................................................................... 4-24
4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration .......................................... 4-24
4.4.11 Intel® Server Platform Services ................................................. 4-25
4.4.12 Onboard LAN Conguration ...................................................... 4-25
4.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 4-26
4.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 4-28
4.4.15 APM .......................................................................................... 4-28
4.4.16 Network Stack ........................................................................... 4-29
4.4.17 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail.................................................. 4-29
4.5 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 4-30
4.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 4-31
4.7 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 4-34
4.8 Security ..................................................................................................... 4-35
4.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 4-38
4.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 4-38
Chapter 5: RAID Conguration 5-1
5.1 Setting up RAID .......................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-3
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............................................................ 5-4
5.1.3 Setting Jumpers .......................................................................... 5-4
5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS .................................................. 5-4
5.1.5 RAID conguration utilities .......................................................... 5-4
5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility .......... 5-5
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-6
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 5-9
5.2.4 Exiting the SATA Option ROM utility ......................................... 5-10
5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................. 5-10
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ........................ 5-12
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5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows®) ..................... 5-13
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 5-14
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type .......................................................... 5-16
5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 5-17
5.3.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 5-18
Chapter 6: Driver installation 6-1
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
6.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ................................... 6-23
6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver .................................... 6-25
Appendix A: Reference Information A-1
A.1 P9D-M block diagram................................................................................ A-3
A.2 P9D-MV block diagram ............................................................................. A-3
A.3 P9D-MX block diagram ............................................................................. A-4
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with
the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details, please visit http://
support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
http://support.asus.com.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding components on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To prevent a short circuit, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it
supports.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 5: RAID conguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
• Chapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
• Appendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring
the motherboard.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
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Model Name P9D-M P9D-MV P9D-MX
Processor Support /
System Bus
1 x Socket LGA1150
Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 Processor Family
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor Family*
Core Logic Intel® C224
Chipset Intel® C222 Chipset
Form Factor Micro ATX, 9.6 in. x 9.6 in.
ASUS
Features
Fan Speed
Control
Rack Ready
ASWM
Enterprise
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2 Channels)
Capacity Maximum up to 32GB
Memory Type DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM
Expansion
Slots
(follow SSI
Location
number)
Total PCI/
PCI-E Slots 4
Slot
Location 4 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen2 link)
Slot
Location 5 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link)
Slot
Location 6 1 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen3 link)
Slot
Location 7 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link)
Storage SATA
Controller
Intel® C224 :
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel® RSTe supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows®)
Intel® C222 :
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel® RSTe supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows®)
P9D-M Series Specications Summary
(continued on the next page)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs.
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Model Name P9D-M P9D-MV P9D-MX
Networking LAN 2 x Intel® I210AT controller
1 x Management LAN
2 x Intel® I210AT
controller
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2300 32MB Aspeed
AST1300 64MB
Onboard I/O
Connectors
TPM Header 1
PSU
Connector
24-pin ATX power connector
8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Management
Header
On-board header for optional
Management Card -
Device Power
Connector 4-pin power connector
USB
Connector/
Header
1 x USB 3.0 pin
header
(up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 pin
header
(up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0
connector
(Type A USB
socket)
1 x USB 2.0 pin header
(up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 connector
(Type A USB socket)
Fan Header 5 x 4 pin headers
SMBus 1
Chassis
Intruder 1
Front LAN
LED 2
Serial Port
Header 1
Device Power
Connector 4-pin power connector
VGA Header 1
Rear I/O
Connectors
External USB
Port
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA Port 1
RJ-45 2 x GbE LAN + 1 Management LAN 2 x GbE LAN
PS/2 KB/
Mouse 1
P9D-M Series Specications Summary
(continued on the next page)
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name P9D-M P9D-MV P9D-MX
Management
Solution
Software ASWM Enterprise
Out of Band
Management
ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
(Optional) -
Monitoring
CPU
Temperature
FAN RPM
Environment
Operation temperature:
10oC – 35oC (50oF – 95oF)
Non operation temperature:
-40oC – 70oC (-40oF – 158oF)
Non operation humidity:
20% – 90% (Non condensing)
P9D-M Series Specications Summary
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Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
ASUS P9D-M
Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Package contents....................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Special features.......................................................................................... 1-4
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technology it supports. This
chapter contains the following sections:
ASUS P9D-M Series 1-3
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P9D-M Series motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Items Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
I/O Shield 11
Cables
SATA DOM Power cable 1 --
SATA 3G cable 2 (P9D-M)
4 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) --
SATA 6G cable 4 (P9D-M)
2 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) --
Application CD Support CD 1 1
ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1
Documentation User Guide 1 1
Accessory Metal Plate for LGA1150 1 1
Packaging Qty. 1 pc per carton 10 pcs per carton
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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 series in LGA1150 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller
integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. The
Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 has improved CPU performance and integrated voltage regulators
making it one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPU in the world.
Intel® Turbo Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost automatically allows the processor to run faster than the marked frequency
if the processor is operating below its power, current, and temperature specication
limits. This technology increases performance of both multi-threaded and single-threaded
workloads.
Intel® Hyper Threading
The thread-level parallelism on each processor makes more efcient use of the processor
resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on today's multi-
threaded software.
Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64
Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating
systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efcient
computing.
DDR3 memory support
The motherboard supports ECC UDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates
of 1600/1333 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation
applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminates
bottlenecks with a peak bandwidth up to 25Gb/s, and dramatically reduces the memory
voltage to just 1.5V compared to DDR2's memory voltage of 1.8V.
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 as shown in the gure
below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members
can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
xxS2xxxxxxxx
P9D-M Made
in
China
合格
ASUS P9D-M Series 1-5
PCI Express 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice
the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward
compatibility with PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
Intel® I210AT LAN Solution
The motherboard comes with four Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which provide a total
solution for your networking needs. The onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers
use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit
bandwidth.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU
resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on
the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement.
Serial ATA II technology
The motherboard supports Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface
and Intel® C22x chipset. The Serial ATA II specication provides twice the bandwidth of
the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command
Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap.
Serial ATA allows thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage
requirements.
Serial ATA III technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA
interface and Intel® C22x chipset. Get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double
the bandwidth of current bus systems with up to 6Gbps data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication that
dramatically increases the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to
a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
USB 3.0 technology
The motherboard implements the USB 3.0 technology with data transfer speeds of up to
5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and
backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. System fan Rotations
Per Minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage
levels to ensure a stable supply of current for critical components.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Fan Speed technology
The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system
loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation.
Chapter 2:
Hardware Information
2
Chapter summary
ASUS P9D-M Series
2.1 Before you proceed ................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-8
2.4 System memory ....................................................................................... 2-14
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................ 2-16
2.6 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 2-24
2.8 Connectors ............................................................................................... 2-28
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections:
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-3
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such
as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• 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. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts properly.
To take advantage of all motherboard features, we highly recommend that you
install it in an uATX 1.2 compliant chassis.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the
correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis
as indicated in the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components!
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-5
2.2.3 Motherboard layout
P9D-M Motherboard Layout
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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P9D-MV Motherboard Layout
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-7
P9D-MX Motherboard Layout
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2.2.4 Layout contents
Jumpers Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-26
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-27
3. LAN controller setting
(3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2,) 2-27
4. RAID conguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 2-28
5. Platform Environmental Control Interface Setting
(3-pin PECI1) 2-28
6. ME rmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 2-29
6. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 2-29
Rear panel connectors Page
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green) 2-30
2. RJ-45 port for iKVM 2-30
3. COM1 port 2-30
4. Video Graphics Adapter port 2-30
5. RJ-45 ports for LAN 2-30
6. LOCLED1 2-30
7. +5V_LED 2-30
8. Power-on Button 2-30
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-30
10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 2-30
Slots/Sockets Page
1. CPU sockets 2-10
2. DDR3 sockets 2-16
3. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 2-18
Onboard LEDs Page
1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2-23
2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED) 2-23
3. Location LED (LOC_LED1) 2-24
4. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 2-24
5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 2-25
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Internal connectors Page
1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors 2-31
2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-33
3. USB 2.0 connector
(10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011, A-Type USB9) 2-33
4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-34
5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 2-34
6. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors
(4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,
FRNT_FAN3)
2-35
7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 2-35
8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 2-36
9. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 2-36
10. 4-pin power connector (4-pin PWR3) 2-37
11. ATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 2-37
12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-38
13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-39
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2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load
lever is on your right.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the
Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 and Intel® Core™ i3 processor.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1150 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
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Do not remove the PnP cap yet from
the CPU socket. Doing so may bend
the pins of the socket.
Retention tab
Load lever
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the right
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
3. Lift the load lever until the load
plate is completely lifted.
Load plate
4. Position the CPU above the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle mark
is on the bottom-left corner of the
socket, then t the CPU notches to
the socket's alignment keys.
The CPU ts in only one orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins on
the socket and damaging the CPU.
Gold
triangle
mark
CPU notches
Alignment
key
Alignment
key
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5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring
that the front edge of the load plate
slides under the retention lock (B)
then push down the load lever (C).
Retention
lock
Load lever
6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the
CPU socket.
Retention tab
Load lever
7. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of the
CPU that the heatsink will come
in contact with, ensuring that it is
evenly spread in a thin layer.
If the heatsink comes with pre-applied
Thermal Interface Material skip this
step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If
it gets into your eyes or touches your
skin, wash it off immediately and seek
professional medical help.
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink
The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to
ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a CPU
heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on the package. If you buy
a CPU separately, ensure that you use only an Intel® certied multi-directional CPU
heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan.
• The Intel® LGA1150 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a pushpin design and
requires no tools to install while the special heatsink assembly requires a Phillips
screwdriver to tighten or loosen screws.
• Use an LGA1150-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only. The LGA1150
socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
A
A
B
B
AB
BA
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal
Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan assembly.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN1.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
A
A
B
B
A
AB
B
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to disengage the
heatsink and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
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2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a rack
The Intel® 1150 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure
optimum thermal condition and performance.
1. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink
metal plate and afx the plate to the
back of the motherboard, matching
the standoffs to the heatsink screw
holes.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten
the four heatsink screws using the
recommended sequence below.
• Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will
overheat.
• Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so can damage the CPU.
A
C
B
D
AC
DB
• Ensure that you use qualied heatsink assembly only.
• Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU
before installing the heatsink and fan.
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2.4 System memory
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is
notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules
are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
2.4.2 Memory Congurations
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot Per
Channel
DIMM Populated
per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 1333/
1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 1333/
1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is
recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue).
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket
3. Hold the DIMM on both ends then
insert the DIMM vertically into the
socket. Apply force to both ends of
the DIMM simultaneously until the
retaining clip snaps back into place
and the DIMM cannot be pushed
in any further to ensure proper
seating of the DIMM. Locked Retaining Clip
3
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
DIMM notch
2
1
DIMM slot key
1. Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
1
2
Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket
• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard
package.
• Refer to the user guide for the Qualied Vendor List (QVL) of the memory modules.
Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it pops out with extra force.
Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure the card using the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if needed. See
Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do
so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Shared IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 --
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard Interrupt assignments
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2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)
The onboard PCIE 6 provides one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1. This slot supports VGA
cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link)
The onboard PCIE 5 and the PCIE 7 provides one x4 Gen3 link to CPU1. The
onboard PCIE 4 provides one x4 Gen2 link to CPU1. These slots support VGA
cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
No.(Slot location) Short Description
1 PCIE4 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen 2 link)
2 PCIE5 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen 3 link)
3 PCIE6 1 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen 3 link)
4 PCIE7 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen 3 link)
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2.5.6 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable
Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector
on your motherboard.
1. Locate the Thermal Sensor
connector on the motherboard.
2. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable
to the connector.
3. Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like
to monitor temperature.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance
may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
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2.5.7 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (P9D-M and
P9D-MV models only)
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 Management Card on your
motherboard.
1. Locate the Baseboard Management
Card header on the motherboard.
2. Orient and press the Management
Card in place.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance
may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
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2.6 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable
before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration
below shows the location of the onboard LED.
2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED1)
This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is
on.
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3 Locator LED (LOCLED1)
The Locator LED is a user-activated LED on the front of the server module
that can be remotely turned on or off. It is used to nd a specic server
module within a chassis.
4. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1)
The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has
occurred.
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5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)*
The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is
working normally.
*P9D-M and P9D-MV models only.
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2.7 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters
by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery
powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such
as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap
on pins
2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.
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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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)
These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT
Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
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4. RAID conguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)
This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility for creating
disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use a Third-
Party Setup Utility (default). Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to
use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.
5. Platform Enviromental Control Interface Setting (3-pin PECI1)*
When ASMB7-iKVM is installed, set to pins 2-3 for correct sensor information
of the Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI). Set to pins 1-2 if
ASMB7-iKVM is not installed.
*P9D-M and P9D-MV models only.
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6. ME rmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)
This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from
recovery mode when ME become corrupted.
7. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector supports VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1.
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2.8 Connectors
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard
or mouse.
2. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install an
ASMB7 management card.
P9D-M and P9D-MV models only.
3. Serial port. This port connects a modem, or other devices that conform with
serial specication.
4. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-
compatible devices.
5. RJ-45 ports for LAN. These ports allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.
6. +5V_LED. This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the
system is on.
7. LOCLED1. The Locate LED is a user-activated LED on the front of the server
module that can be remotely turned on or off. It is used to nd a specic
server module within a chassis.
8. Power-on Button. Press this button to turn on the system.
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin USB ports are available for
connecting USB 3.0 devices.
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LAN port LED indications
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
2.8.2 Internal connectors
1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors
P9D-M
• 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue])
• 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black])
Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA
signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of data
transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 10, or RAID 5 conguration.
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
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P9D-MV
• 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue])
• 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black])
V
V
P9D-MX
• 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue])
• 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black])
X
X
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
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2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to
the SATA or SAS add-on card. 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.
3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to
connectors USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication
that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)*
These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional
USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can
enjoy all the benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up
to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power
efciency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)
This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for
temperature monitoring. Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector
and place its probe to the device that you want to check the temperature.
*For P9D-M motherboard only
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6. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors
(4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3)
The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable
matches the ground pin of the connector.
• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
• These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.
7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device
information, and general purpose data.
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8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2)
These connectors are for the serial COM2 port. Connect the serial port
module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
9. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system
also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.
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10. 4-pin power connector (4-pin PWR3)
This 4-pin connector is for 5V power for compatible SATA DOM (Disk on Module)
devices connected using the appropriate cable. You can also use this 4-pin
connector to connect to the PSU to enhance power by 12V.
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)
These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs
are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
• DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin, the 8-pin power plugs, and the 4-pin PWR3;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
• Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later versions.
• Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your
system.
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12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up
when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in
sleep mode.
2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to
the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware
monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.
3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
5. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode
depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more
than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
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13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
This connector is for additional front panel features such as the front panel
SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.
1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK)
These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin AUX_CHASSIS)
These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with
intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis
component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these
leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short
CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.
4. Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2)
These leads are for the Locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel.
Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will
light up when the Locator button is pressed.
5. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBNT)
These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button
queries the state of the system locator.
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Chapter 3:
Powering Up
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3
Chapter summary
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Powering off the computer........................................................................ 3-4
This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.This
chapter contains the following sections:
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3.1 Starting up for the rst time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power
standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green
after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self-test or POST. While the tests are running, the
BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything
within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed
a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for
assistance.
7. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions
in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Powering off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
Using Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1. Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, then click
Shut Down.
2. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you
want to shut down the computer.
3. Ensure that the Planned check box is checked.
4. If necessary, key in comments.
5. Click OK.
Using Windows® Server 2012:
1. Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>.
2. Click on the Power icon on the lower right side of the screen.
3. Select Shut down.
4. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in the selection
lists. Otherwise, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the
computer.
5. Click Continue.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system
to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode
regardless of the BIOS setting.
Chapter 4:
BIOS setup
4
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Chapter summary
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 4-3
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 4-7
4.3 Main menu ................................................................................................ 4-10
4.4 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 4-11
4.5 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 4-31
4.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 4-32
4.7 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 4-35
4.8 Security ..................................................................................................... 4-36
4.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 4-39
4.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 4-39
This chapter discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS) setup:
1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.
To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB ash disk drive when the BIOS le fails or
gets corrupted.)
2. ASUS EasyFlash Utility
Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.
3. BUPDATER utility.
Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB ash disk drive.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS
le using a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
Prepare a USB ash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this
utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a USB ash drive
To recover the BIOS from a USB ash drive:
1. Insert the USB ash drive with the original or updated BIOS le to one USB port on the
system.
2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS
recovery nished.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause
system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable USB ash disk drive in
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using
the BUPDATER utility.
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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS
then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le then press <Enter>.
7. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
4.1.2 ASUS Easy Flash Utility
The ASUS Easy Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB ash disk
without having to use a DOS-based utility.
ASUSTek. Easy Flash Utility
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>
P9D-E-4L Bios <DIR>
Windows <DIR>
P9D-M Bios <DIR>
Current Platform
Platform : P9D-M
Version : 0051
Build Date :11/26/2012
New Platform
Platform : P9D-M
Version : 0060
Build Date :12/03/2012
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may
not be the same as shown.
To update the BIOS using Easy Flash Utility:
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EzFlash Utility and
press <Enter> to enable it.
Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility.
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4.1.3 BUPDATER utility
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may
not be the same as shown.
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a
bootable USB ash disk drive with the updated BIOS le.
Updating the BIOS le
To update the BIOS le using the BUPDATER utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS le for the
motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable USB ash disk drive.
2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at
support.asus.com to the bootable USB ash disk drive you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER /i[lename].CAP
where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable USB ash disk
drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name]CAP
• This feature supports USB ash disks formatted using FAT 32/16 on a single partition
only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
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The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04)
Current ROM Update ROM
Note
Writing BIOS:
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
PATH:
BOARD: P9D-M
VER: 0202
DATE: 12/01/2012
BOARD: P9D-M
VER: 0212
DATE: 03/09/2013
WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
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4.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the
provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your
system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure your system
using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the conguration of
your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or
change the power management settings. This requires you to recongure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them
in the CMOS RAM of the rmware chip.
The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>,
or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off then back on. Do this last option only if the rst two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven
program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the
available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
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4.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
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BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
BIOS Version 4.6.5.4
Compliancy UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2
BIOS Version 0212 x64
Build Date 3/20/2013
System Date [Mon 01/06/2013]
System Time [15:07:28]
Navigation keys
General help
Menu bar Conguration eldsMenu items
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Event Logs For changing the event log settings
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and
changing the fan settings
Security For changing the security settings
Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the
desired item is highlighted.
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4.2.3 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot,
Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4.2.4 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To
display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express
Settings.
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PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express
Settings.
PCI Subsystem Settings
ACPI Settings
Trusted Computing
4.2.5 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
4.2.6 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
4.2.7 Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change
the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the
value of a eld, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.
4.2.8 Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration
options for that item.
4.2.9 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the
other items on the screen.
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4.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu
provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system
date and time.
4.3.1 System Date
Allows you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy].
Where:
Day = Day of the week
mm = month (numeric value)
dd = day (numeric value)
yyyy = year (numeric value)
4.3.2 System Time
Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss].
Where:
hh = hour (numeric value)
mm = minutes (numeric value)
ss = seconds (numeric value)
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BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor American Megatrends
BIOS Version 4.6.5.4
Compliancy UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2
BIOS Version 0212 x64
Build Date 03/26/2013
System Date [Mon 3/26/2013]
System Time [15:07:28]
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4.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
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PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express
Settings.
PCI Subsystem Settings
ACPI Settings
Trusted Computing
WHEA Conguration
CPU Conguration
PCH-IO Conguration
SATA Conguration
Systems Agent (SA) Conguration
USB Conguration
NCT6779D Super IO Conguration
Intel Server Platforms Services
Onboard LAN Conguration
MIO Card Conguration
Serial Port Console Redirection
APM
Network Stack
Intel RC Drivers Version Details
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PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express
Settings.
CPU Conguration
PCH-IO Conguration
SATA Conguration
Systems Agent (SA) Conguration
PCI Subsystem Settings
USB Conguration
TPM
ACPI Settings
WHEA Conguration
NCT6779D Super IO Conguration
Intel Server Platform Services
Onboard LAN Conguration
Serial Port Console Redirection
Runtime Error Logging
APM
Network Stack
Intel RC Drivers Version Detail
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4.4.1 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions.
To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the
Page Up button to go back to the rst item in the rst page.
Enabled for Windows XP and
Linux (OS optimized for
Hyper-Threading Technology)
and Disabled for other OS
(OS not optimized for Hyper-
Threading Technology).
When Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is enabled.
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↑↓: Select Item
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+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Navigate to the second page of the screen to see all of the items in this menu by pressing the
Up or Down arrow keys.
Enabled for Windows XP and
Linux (OS optimized for
Hyper-Threading Technology)
and Disabled for other OS
(OS not optimized for Hyper-
Threading Technology).
When Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is enabled.
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CPU Conguration
Genuine Intel (R) CPU 0000 @ 2.50GHz
CPU Signature 306c2
Microcode Patch ffff0006
Max CPU Speed 2500 MHz
Min CPU Speed 800 MHz
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Supported
Intel VT-x Technology Supported
Intel SMX Technology Supported
64-bit Supported
EIST Technology Supported
CPU C3 State Supported
CPU C6 State Supported
CPU C7 State Supported
L1 Data Cache 32 kB x 4
L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 4
L2 Cache 256 kB x 4
L3 Cache 8192 kB
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Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
Enabled for WIndows XP and
Linux (OS optimized for
Hyper-Threading Technology)
and Disabled for other OS
(OS not optimized for Hyper-
Threading Technology).
When Disabled only one
thread per enabled core is
enabled.
Hyper-threading [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Overclocking lock [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
CPU AES [Enabled]
Boot performance mode [
Turbo Performance
]
EIST [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Energy Performance [Performance]
CPU C states [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
CPU C6 report [Enabled]
CPU C7 report [CPU C7s]
C1 state auto demotion [Enabled]
C3 state auto demotion [Enabled]
Package C State demotion [Disabled]
C1 state auto undemotion [Enabled]
C3 state auto undemotion [Enabled]
Package C State undemotion [Disabled]
C state Pre-Wake [Enabled]
CFG lock [Enabled]
Package C State limit [AUTO]
LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]
Intel TXT (LT) Support [Disabled]
ACPI T State [Enabled]
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Hyper-threading [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Overclocking lock [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the overclocking lock. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that can prevent certain classes of malicious
buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options:
[Enabled][Disabled]
Intel® Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® VT-x for x86 platform
(previously called "Vanderpool").Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU AES [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance]
Select the performance state BIOS will set before OS handoff.
Conguration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Peformance]
EIST [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled]. This allows you to enable or
disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Energy Performance [Performance]
Allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. Conguration options:
[Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efcient]
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This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].
CPU C states [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
C1 state auto demotion [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C3/C6/C7 request to C1 based on
uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C3 state auto demotion [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C6/C7 request to C3 based on uncore
auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C state demotion [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state demotion. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
C1 state auto undemotion [Enabled]
Un-demotion from demoted C1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C3 state auto undemotion [Enabled]
Un-demotion from demoted C3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C state undemotion [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state undemotion. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
C state Pre-Wake [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the C state Pre-Wake feature. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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CFG lock [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CFG lock. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C State limit [AUTO]
Allows you set the Package C State limit to AUTO. Conguration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3]
C6] [AUTO]
LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable LakeTiny for C state conguration. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
ACPI T State [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI T state. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.2 PCH-IO Conguration
Allows you to congure PCH parameters.
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USB Conguration
USB Configuration
settings.
USB Conguration
Allows you to set the USB Conguration settings.
USB Conguration settings
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Mode of operation of xHCI
controller.
USB Conguration
XHCI Mode [Auto]
BTCG [Disabled]
EHCI1 [Enabled]
EHCI2 [Enabled]
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]
XHCI Mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the mode of operation of the xHCI controller. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Enabled] [Disabled]
BTCG [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable trunk clock gating. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
EHCI1 / EHCI2 [Enabled]
Allows you to control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always
be enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]
Allows you to control the disabling of the USB ports (0-13).
These items only appear when you set the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control to [Enabled]
USB Port #0-#13 Disabled [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable each of the USB ports (0-13).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.3 SATA Conguration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA
Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
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SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
Serial ATA Port 1 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Port 1 [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Serial ATA Port 2 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Port 2 [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Serial ATA Port 3 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Port 3 [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Enable or disable SATA
Device.
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Conguration options: [AHCI]
[IDE] [RAID]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning
messages during the POST. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Compatible Mode [Disabled]
This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allow you to
enable or disable the Compatible mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection [IDE]
Compatible Mode [Disabled]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
Serial SATA Port 0 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 1 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 2 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 3 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 4 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 5 ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Determines how
SATA controller(s)
operate.
4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Conguration
This allows you to change System Agent parameters.
VT-d [Enabled]
This allows you enable or disable the VT-d function on MCH. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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Advanced
System Agent Bridge Name Haswell
System Agent RC Version 1.3.0.0
VT-d Capability Supported
VT-d [Enabled]
Enable NB Card [Disabled]
BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled]
VGA Priority [Offboard]
Memory Conguration
Check to enable VT-d
function on MCH.
Enable NB CRID [Disabled]
This allows you enable or disable the NB CRID WorkAround. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled]
This allows you enable or disable the support for the BDAT ACPI table. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
VGA Priority [Offboard]
This allows you to prioritize between the onboard and offboard video device to be found.
Conguration options: [Onboard] [Offboard]
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-19
Memory Conguration
This allows you to change memory information settings.
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Advanced
Memory Information
Memory RC Version 1.3.0.0
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz
Usage Memory 4096 MB (DDR3)
DIMM_A1 Not Present
DIMM_A2 Not Present
DIMM_A3 Not Present
DIMM_A4 4096 MB (DDR3)
CAS Latency (tCL) 9
Minimum delay time
CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) 9
Row Precharge (tRPmin) 9
Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 24
Memory Frequency Limiter [Auto]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Memory Remap [Enabled]
GDXC Support [Disabled]
Maximum Memory
Frequency Selections
in MHz.
Memory Frequency Limiter [Auto]
This allows you to set the memory frequency in MHz. Conguration options: [1333] [1600]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Memory Remap [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
GDXC Support [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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Advanced
Change PCI Express
Devices Settings.
PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02
PCI 64bit Resources Handling
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
PCI Common Settings
Load RT32 Image [Enabled]
PCI Express Settings
PCIE Slot Conguration
4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings
Allows you to congure PCI-X and PCI Express Settings.
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G
Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Conguration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]
Load RT32 Image [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RT32 Image Loading.
Conguration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]
PCI Express Settings
Allows you to change the settings of the PCI Express Devices.
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Advanced
Set the ASPM Level: Force
L0s
- Force all links to L0s
State
: AUTO - BIOS auto congure
:
DISABLE - Disables ASM
PCI Express Device Register Setting
PCI Express Device Register Settings
ASPM Support [Disabled]
WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCIE devices
to fail
ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable support to Active State Power Management (ASPM).
ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to extend battey life. Conguration
options:
[Disabled] Disables ASMP
[Auto] BIOS auto congure
[Force L0s] Force all links to L0s State
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-21
PCIE Slot Conguration
Allows you to perform PCIE slot congurations.
PCIE Option Rom 4 - 7 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots.
Conguration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]
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Advanced
PCIE Slot Conguration
PCIE4 Not Present
PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE5 Not Present
PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE6 Not Present
PCIE6 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE7 Not Present
PCIE7 Option Rom [Enabled]
Enabled/Disabled PCIE3
Option Rom
4.4.6 USB Conguration
This allows you to make changes on the conguration settings of the USB.
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.
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Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option
disables legacy support
if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB
devices available only
for EFI applications.
USB Conguration
USB Devices
1 mouse,2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
USB hardware delays and time-outs:
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]
Advanced
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Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows
the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller
legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
This functions as a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Conguration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for
the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Conguration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10
sec] [20 sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Conguration options: [10 sec]
[20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]
This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to
the Host Controller. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
When Device power-up delay is set to [Manual], use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the values.
The values range from 1 to 40 with a one-second interval.
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-23
Security Device Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.7 TPM
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Advanced
Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security
device.O.S. will not
show Security Device. TCG
EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be
available.
Conguration
TPM Support [Disabled]
Current Status Information
SUPPORT TURNED OFF
Enable Hibernation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Hibernation feature (OS/S4 sleep state).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]
Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep state. Conguration options: [Suspend Disabled]
[S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)]
[Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]
4.4.8 ACPI Settings
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Advanced
ACPI Settings
Enable Hibernation [Enabled]
ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 avai...]
Enables or Disables
System ability to
Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep
State). This option may
not be effective with
some OS.
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4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration
Serial Port 1/2 Conguration
The sub-items in this menu allows you to set the parameters of the Serial Port 1 (COM1) and
the Serial Port 2 (COM2).
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM 1/2). Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Change Settings [Auto]
This item only appears when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select
the serial port base address. Conguration options:
[Auto]
[IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
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Advanced
Set Parameters of
Serial Port 1 (COM1)
NCT6779D Super IO Conguration
Serial Port 1 Conguration
Serial Port 2 Conguration
4.4.9 WHEA Support
WHEA [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Advanced
Enables or disable
Windows Hardware Error
Architecture.
WHEA Support [Enabled]
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-25
4.4.11 Intel® Server Platform Services
This item displays the information of the Intel® Server Platform Services congured in the
system.
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Advanced
Intel Sever Platform Services Conguration
ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0
SPS Version 3.0.4.118
ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345
ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active
ME FW Operation State : M0 without UMA
ME FW Error Code : No Error
ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001
BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode
Cores Disabled : 0
ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager
End-of-POST Status : EOP disabled in POST
4.4.12 Onboard LAN Conguration
This allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard LAN.
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INTEL I210 LAN Disable/
Enable
INTEL I210 LAN1 Enable [Enabled]
INTEL I210 LAN1 OpROM [PXE]
INTEL I210 LAN2 Enable [Enabled]
INTEL I210 LAN2 OpROM [PXE]
INTEL I210 LAN1 - LAN2 Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the INTEL I210 LAN function in the system. Conguration
Options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
INTEL I210 LAN1 - LAN2 OpROM
Allows you to launch the Intel I210 LAN OpROM. Conguration options: [Disabled] [PXE]
[iSCSI]
Onboard LAN Conguration
INTEL I210 LAN1 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E8
INTEL I210 LAN2 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E9
Advanced
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COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The Console Redirection Settings becomes congurable when Console Redirection is
set to [Enabled].
4.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection
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Console Redirection
Enable or Disable.
COM1
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Console Redirection Settings
COM2
Console Redirection [Enabled]
Console Redirection Settings
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Console Redirection Settings
COM1/COM2 Console Redirection Settings
The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using)
will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100] ASCII char set.
[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et.
[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set
Bits per second [57600]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long
or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Conguration options: [9600] [19200] [38400]
[57600] [115200]
Data Bits [8]
Allows you to set the data bits. Conguration options: [7] [8]
Parity [None]
Allows you to select the parity bit. A parity bit is sent with the data bits to detect transmission
errors. Conguration options: [None] [Even] [Odd] [Mark] [Space]
Stop Bits [1]
Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The
standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop
bit. Conguration options: [1] [2]
Advanced
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-27
Flow Control [Hardware [Hardware RTS/CTS]
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overow. When sending data, if the receiving
buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data ow. Once the buffers are empty,
a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the ow. Hardware ow control uses two wires to send
start/stop signals. Conguration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Recorder Mode [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the Recorded mode to capture Terminal data.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the extended terminal resolution. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]
This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.
Conguration options: [80x24] [80x25]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Conguration options:
[VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Bootloader]
This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection.
Conguration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader]
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS) Settings
The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is
using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]
This item only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Allows remote
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Conguration options: [COM1]
[COM2]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
This item only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Allows you to set
the terminal type for out-of-band management. Conguration options:
[VT100] ASCII char set.
[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et.
[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set
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4.4.15 APM
Allows you to congure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.
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Specify what state
to go to when power
is re-applied after
a power failure (G3
state).
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
EuP Ready [Disabled]
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Allows you to set the state the system will go to after an AC power loss. Conguration
options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or diasble the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support
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Specify what state
to go to when power
is re-applied after
a power failure (G3
state).
Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]
Bits per second [115200]
This item only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Selects serial port
transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may
require lower speeds. Conguration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]
Flow Control [None]
This item only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Allows you to
set the ow control to prevent data loss from buffer overow. Conguration options: [None]
[Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]
Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Advanced
Advanced
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-29
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When set to
[Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes
user-congurable where you can set values.
EUP Ready [Disabled]
This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for EuP
requirement. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
4.4.16 Network Stack
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Network stack [Disable] Enable/Disable the
network stack (Pxe
and UEFI)
Advanced
4.4.17 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail
This item displays the Version String for the Intel® RC Drivers.
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Intel CPU RC Version 1.3.0.0
Memory RC Version 1.3.0.0
Intel SA RC Version 1.3.0.0
Intel PCH RC Version 1.3.0.0
Advanced
Network stack [Disabled]
Enables or disables the network stack feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
These items only appear when you set Network stack to [Enabled]
Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5 Event Logs menu
The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system
event logs.
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable all features of Smbios event logging during boot.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Erase Event Log [No]
This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the options for erasing Smbios event log. Conguration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset]
[Yes, Every reset]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Conguration options:
[Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
Change this to enable or
disable all features of
Smbios Event Logging during
boot.
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit
Event Logs
Press <Enter> to change
the Smbios Event Log
conguration.
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
View Smbios Event Log
View System Event Log
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit
Event Logs
Enabling/Disabling Options
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log [No]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect
until computer is restarted.
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-31
4.6 Boot menu
The items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.
Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]
This item allows you to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to specify the values.
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled].
Number of seconds to wait
for setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) means
indenite waiting.
Boot Conguration
Setup Prompt Timeout 1
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
CSM16 Module Version 07.69
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]
Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE]
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [P0: DVD ]
Boot Option #2 [P4: Harddisk 2.50G]
Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Man..]
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
Network Device BBS Priorities
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
CSM parameters
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit
Boot
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
This item is useful when any RT code is execute above 1MB. When set to [Upon Request],
the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is
not allowed. Conguration options: [Upon Request] [Always]
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
Allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM.
Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
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INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]
This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.
Conguration options: [Immediate] [Postponed]
Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE]
This allows you to enable the Boot Device Seeking option.
[Endless PXE] Continuosly seek remote boot image until boot image is found or the
operation is aborted (<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> is pressed by the user).
[Normal] Seek remote boot image once then stop.
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number
of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the
system.
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
- Press <F8> after POST.
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities / Network Device BBS Priorities / Hard
Drive BBS Priorities
This allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group.
ASUS P9D-M Series 4-33
This option controls if
CSM will be launched.
Launch CSM [Enabled]
Boot Option lter [Legacy only]
Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only]
Launch Storage OpRom policy [Legacy only]
Launch Video OpRom policy [Legacy only]
Other PCI device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM]
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Boot
CSM Parameters
This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options lter, and other OpROM settings
settings.
Launch CSM [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable the launch of CSM. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Option filter [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control what devices the system can boot to. Conguration options:
[UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]
Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
Conguration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy rst] [UEFI rst]
Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Conguration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy rst] [UEFI rst]
Launch Video OpROM policy [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Conguration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy rst] [UEFI rst]
Other PCI device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Conguration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM]
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4.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
CPU/MB1/TR1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard
component temperatures.
CPU_FAN1 Speed; FRNT_FAN1–3 Speed; REAR_FAN1 Speed
[xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans,
front fans, and rear fan in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A.
VCORE1 Voltage: +12V, +5V, +VDDQ, +3VSB, +3.3V, and VBAT
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators.
Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]
Allows you to congure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for
more efcient system operation.
Conguration options: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed
Mode]
Whisper/Generic/High/
Speed/Full Speed
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Monitor
CPU Temperature :+58ºC/ +162ºF
MB1 Temperature :+52ºC/ +151ºF
TR1 Temperature :N/A
CPU_FAN1 Speed :1054 RPM
REAR_FAN1 Speed :N/A
FRNT_FAN1 Speed :N/A
FRNT_FAN2 Speed :N/A
FRNT_FAN3 Speed :N/A
VCORE1 :+1.800 V
+12V :+12.288 V
+5V :+5.040 V
+VDDQ :+1.504 V
+3VSB :+3.408 V
+3.3V :+1.296 V
VBAT :+3.344 V
FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode]
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4.8 Security
This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The
menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user congure the System
Mode state.
Set Setup Administrator
Password
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Security
Administrator Password
User Password
Clear User Password
Secure Boot Menu
Administrator Password
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password.
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then
this only limits access to Setup and is only asked
for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have
Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
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User Password
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
Secure Boot Menu
This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but
press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password.
Secure Boot Control [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot ow control. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]
This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and
Secure Boot Key management. Conguration options: [Standard] [Custom]
Secure Boot ow control.
Secure Boot can be
enabled only when
Platform Key (PK) is
enrolled and Platform is
operating in User mode.
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Platform Mode Setup
Secure Boot Disabled
Secure Boot Control [Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]
Image Execution Policy
Key Management
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Internal FV [Always Execute]
Conguration options: [Always Execute]
Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]
Conguration options: [Always Execute] [Always Deny] [Allow Execute] [Defer Execute]
[Deny Execute] [Query User]
Key Management
This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to
modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.
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Security
Image Execution Policy
per device path on
Security Violation.
Interval FV [Always Execute]
Option ROM [Deny Execute]
Removable Media [Deny Execute]
Fixed Media [Deny Execute]
Image Execution Policy
This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to
manage the Image Policy on Security Violation.
Install Factory default
Secure Boot Keys when
System is in Setup Mode
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Security
Factory Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]
Install All Factory Default Keys
Platform Key (PK) NOT INSTALLED
Set new PK
Delete PK
Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) NOT INSTALLED
Set new KEK
Delete KEK
Append Var to KEK
Authorized Signature Database (DB) NOT INSTALLED
Set new DB
Delete DB
Append Var to DB
Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) NOT INSTALLED
Set new DBX
Delete DBX
Append Var to DBX
Factory Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Install All Factory Default Keys
This item will ask you if you want to Install Factory Default secure variables. Select Yes if you
want to load the default secure variables, otherwise select No.
Platform Key (PK)/Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)/Authorized Signature Database
(DB)/ Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)
Conguration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append]
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4.10 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to discard
changes and exit.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Start EzFlash utility
Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility.
4.9 Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Press ENTER to run the
utility to select and
update BIOS.
Start EzFlash
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit
Tool
Exit system setup without
saving any changes.
Discard Changes & Exit
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Reset
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
IBA GE Slot 0100 v1404
IBA GE Slot 0200 v1404
Windows Boot Manager
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
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Exit
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Discard Changes & Reset
This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or
if you press <ENTER>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and
reset.
Restore Defaults
This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options. When you
select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to apply the default values or
press <Esc> to exit.
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
This option allows you to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of the
available lesystem devices. Select Yes to proceed, or No to cancel, and then press <Enter>.
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Chapter 5:
RAID Conguration
5
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Chapter summary
5.1 Setting up RAID .......................................................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility .......... 5-5
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows®) ..................... 5-13
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using
the available utilities.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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5.1 Setting up RAID
The motherboards come with either an Intel® C224 controller (P9D-M) or Intel® C222 controller
(P9D-MV and P9D-MX) that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option
ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows® OS only).
5.1.1 RAID denitions
RAID 0
(Data striping)
optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1
(Data mirroring)
copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a
second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and
three new drives for this setup.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy
the RAID driver rst from the support DVD to a oppy disk before you install an operating
system to the selected hard disk drive.
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5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS
You must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before
you can create a RAID set from the SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors.
To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced Menu > SATA Conguration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set SATA Mode to [RAID].
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
5.1.5 RAID conguration utilities
Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities
embedded on each RAID controller. The P9D-M Series motherboards support Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology for setting up RAID.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives
The motherboards support Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance,
install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID conguration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system
user guide.
2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to
the SATA connector on the motherboard.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
5.1.3 Setting Jumpers
Ensure to turn off power before setting the jumpers on the motherboard.
You must set the jumper settings of your motherboard to activate the embedded RAID
utilities. To set the jumper settings for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option
ROM Utility, set the 3-pin RAID_SEL1 jumper to pins 2-3.
For more information about the jumper settings of 3-pin RAID_SEL1, you may refer to the
RAID conguration utility section on page 2-28 of this user manual.
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5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
Option ROM Utility
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are
connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
You may have to press <Ctrl>+<I> more than once to enter the main menu.
To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu.
Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have
set the correct jumper settings of the motherboard, and have set the correct SATA mode in
the BIOS setup. You can refer to sections 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives, 5.1.3 Setting
Jumpers, and 5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for more information.
[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select
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[ MAIN MENU ]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Disks:
ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
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5.2.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then
press <Enter>.
4. From the Disks item eld, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to
include in the RAID set.
5. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a
disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter>
when you are done.
[ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select[ ]Change
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
[ HELP ]
Name:
RAID Level:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Syne:
Create Volume
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
16 characters or less.
Volume0
RAID0(Strips)
Select Disks
128KB
0.0 GB
N/A
[TAB]-Next
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 disks to create volume.
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6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0,
10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to
128 KB. The following are typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7. In the Capacity eld item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and
press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume.
9. From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return
to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu
.
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
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5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set
Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set
you want to delete then press <Del>.
3. From the following warning message, press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to
the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
[ESC]-Previous Menu[ ]-Select
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[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[DEL]-Delete Volume
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):
[DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
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5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID
Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a
RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.
To reset a RAID set hard disk drive:
1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>.
2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want
to reset, then press <Space>. A small triangle before the Port number marks the
selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done.
3. Press <Y> in the conrmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the
utility main menu.
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk
Select the disks that should be reset.
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
[ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete
[RESET RAID DATA ]
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
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Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.
5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID
This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
Rebuilding the RAID with another non-RAID disk
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays
the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array
with other installed non-RAID disks.
To rebuild the RAID with another non-RAID disk:
1. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> at the prompt to enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology option ROM utility.
2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild the
RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk then Press <Enter>
to start the rebuilding process or press <ESC> to exit.
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>.
2. From the following warning message, press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the
utility main menu.
Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):
Port Drive Model Serial # Size
X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB
“Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selectign
a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.
[ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit
[DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
[CONFIRM EXIT ]
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3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the
degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”.
4. Exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system.
5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or
click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel® Rapid Storage
Manager utility.
6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel® Rapid
Storage Console.
7. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status.
When nished, the status is changed to “Normal”.
Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the
status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You may replace the disk drive and
rebuild the RAID array.
To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk:
1. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same
specication into the same SATA Port.
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.
2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with another
non-RAID disk.
[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select
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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes: *=Data is Encrypted
ID Name Level1 Strip Size Status Bootable
1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.0GB Rebuild Yes
Physical Devices:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
Volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
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5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility
You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when setting up
multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM utililty.
To set the boot array in the BIOS:
Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.
1. Reboot the system and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.
2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.
3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot
menu section of Chapter 4 for more details.
4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>.
5. When the conrmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>.
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5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
(Windows®)
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
(RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial
ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.
1. Power on the system to a Windows desktop.
2. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.
Your storage system is congured for data protection, increased performance and optimal
data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage
system.
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under a Windows® operating
system:
You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a
Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6.
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5.3.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click
Next.
2. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.
3. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size.
5. Click Next.
• If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when
prompted.
• If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click
Advanced.
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5. Conrm volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue.
This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can
continue using other applications during this time.
6. Wait until the process is complete, then click OK when prompted.
You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding
any data.
The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings,
go to Volume Properties.
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5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type
To change the volume type in Volume Properties:
1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in the Volumes eld.
2 From the Volume Properties eld, select Type:RAID 1 Change type.
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
3. You can also change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional
disks to include in the new volume if needed.
4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) and click OK.
The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical
values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
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5.3.3 Deleting a volume
Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you
proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.
To delete a volume:
1. From the Volumes eld in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to
delete.
2. From the Volume Properties eld, select Delete volume.
3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return
to the main menu.
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5.3.4 Preferences
System Preferences
Allows you to congure displayed storage system notications.
E-Mail Preferences
Allows you to setup e-mail notications for the following storage system events:
• Storage system information
• Storage system warnings
• Storage system errors
Chapter 6:
Driver installation
6
Chapter summary
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This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system
components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
This chapter contains the following sections:
6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................................. 6-3
6.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 6-8
6.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................................ 6-8
6.4 Installing the LAN driver.......................................................................... 6-16
6.5 Installing the VGA driver ......................................................................... 6-21
6.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ................................... 6-24
6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver .................................... 6-26
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6.1 RAID driver installation
After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating
system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions
on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk
The system does not include a oppy drive. You have to use a USB oppy drive when creating
a SATA RAID driver disk.
A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® or Red Hat® Enterprise
operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID
driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support DVD).
To create a RAID driver disk in a DOS environment:
1. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Enter the BIOS Setup.
4. Select the optical drive as the rst boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your
changes.
5. Exit the BIOS Setup and restart your computer.
The Makedisk menu appears.
6. Select the C22x INTEL RAID Driver and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.
7. From the C22x Intel RAID Driver sub-menu, use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the
driver and press <Enter> to create the RAID driver disk.
C22x INTEL RAID Driver
C22x INTEL RAID Driver
Windows 32 bit(AHCI / AHCI RAID)
Windows Server 2012 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID)
Back
Exit
Create Driver Diskette Menu
Windows 32 bit(AHCI / AHCI RAID)
Write DMI
FreeDOS command prompt
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6. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.
NO YES
WARNING !!!
ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE DELETED !!
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
7. On the following Important message, select YES if an ASMB7 is installed, otherwise
select NO, then press <Enter>.
NO YES
YES
<Important>
Please ensure ASMB7-iKVM is well installed on the
motherboard.
8. Insert the formatted diskette into the disk drive and press <Enter> to write the image to
the disk.
9. Press any key to continue when prompted.
The Create Driver Diskette Menu appears after the creation of the diskette is nished.
To create a RAID driver disk in a Windows® environment:
1. Start Windows®.
2. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive.
3. Go to the Make disk menu, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.
4. Insert a oppy disk into the USB oppy disk drive.
5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the oppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
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6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver
During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation
To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS
1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen
instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008.
2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced).
3. Click Load Driver.
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4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver
of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system,
eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD
in the optical drive. Click Browse to continue.
5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to
continue.
6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.
7. When the system nishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD
with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click
Next.
8. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue.
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6.2 Management applications and utilities
installation
When you place the support DVD in the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the main
screen if Autorun is enabled in your computer. By default, the Drivers tab is displayed.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to
run the support DVD.
6.3 Running the Support DVD
• The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and
utilities.
• The DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows® Server 2012.
The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management
applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your
motherboard.
The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:
1. Drivers
2. Utilities
3. MakeDisk
4. Manual
5. Contact
The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server
2008 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2012 Operating System (OS).
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The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
6.3.2 Utilities menu tab
The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard
supports.
6.3.1 Drivers menu tab
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The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel® RAID driver disks.
6.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab
You have to press the arrow down button in the lower part of the screen several times if you
want to see all of the items of the MakeDisk menu.
6.3.4 Manual menu
The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter
user guide.
You need an Internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.
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6.3.5 Contact information menu
The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and
useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.
This information can also be found on the inside front cover of this user guide.
6.3.6 Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver
4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on
the system.
You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows® Operating
System.
To install the Intel® chipset device software on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
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5. The Intel® Chipset Device Software
appears. Click Next to start the
installation.
6. Select Yes to accept the terms in
the License Agreement window to
continue the process.
7. Read the Readme File information and
click Next to continue.
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9. When nished, click Next.
10. When prompted to restart the computer,
select Yes, I want to restart this computer
now then click Finish to complete the
installation.
8. Click Install in the Windows Security
window.
The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install
several times to continue with the installation.
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4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.
To install the Intel® Chipset device software on Windows® Server 2012:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software,
click Next.
6. In the License Agreement window, click
Yes to continue the process.
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7. Read the Readme File information and
click Next to continue.
8. When done, click Finish to complete the
installation.
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6.4 Installing the LAN driver
4. Click Intel® Network Connections
Software on the Drivers menu to start the
installation.
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections
Software drivers on the system.
You need to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows® operating system.
To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
5. From the Intel® Network Connections
window, click Instal l Dr i vers a nd
Software.
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6. Click Next in the Welcome to the
InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network
Connections.
7. From the License Agreement window,
select I accept the terms in the license
agreement then click Next.
8. Select the drivers you want to install in the
Setup Options window and click Next.
9. From the Ready to Install the Program
window, click Install.
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11. When done, click Finish to complete the
installation.
10. Cl ic k Yes when th e Microsoft
Management Console dialog box
appears.
The Microsoft Management Console
dialog box appears when the system
detects open or running applications
that needs to be closed. You have to
terminate open or running applications
specied in the dialog box to proceed
with the installation.
4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the
installation.
To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2012:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD in the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
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5. From the Intel® Network Connections
window, click Install Drivers and
Software.
6. Click Next in the Welcome to the
InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network
Connections window.
7. Select the drivers you want to install in the
Setup Options window and click Next.
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8. Click Install to continue.
9. When done, click Finish to complete the
installation.
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6.5 Installing the VGA driver
This section provides instructions on installing the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA)
driver.
To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD in the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
4. From the Main Menu, click ASPEED
AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on
the Drivers tab to start the installation.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
5. From the License Agreement window, select
I accept the terms and click Next..
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6. Key in a username and organization then
click Next.
7. Select Complete in the Setup Type
window then click Next.
8. Click Install to begin the installation.
9. When done, click Finish.
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10. When prompted to restart the computer,
click Yes.
To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
4. Click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers menu to start the
installation.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
5. Click OK in the Driver Information window.
Wait for the loading of drivers to nish.
6. Click OK to complete the installation.
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6.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver
on the motherboard.
To install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver in Windows:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4. Click Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI on the
Drivers menu of the main screen to start the
installation.
5. From the Welcome to the Setup Program
window, click Next.
6. Click Yes in the License Agreement
window to continue with the installation.
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7. Click NEXT when the installation of
driver is complete.
8. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver
This section provides instructions on installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on
the system.
To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4. Click Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver
in the Drivers menu of the main screen to
start the installation.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. From the Program Maintenance window,
select Modify then click Next.
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8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the
Program window to begin with the loading
of the selected options.
7. Select the options you want to install then
click Next to continue.
9. When done, click Finish.
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To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4. Click Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start
the installation.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. From the Program Maintenance window,
select Modify then click Next.
7. Select the options you want to install then
click Next to continue.
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8. In the Ready to Modify the Program
window, click Install to load the options you
selected.
9. When done, click Finish.
Appendix A:
Reference Information
A
ASUS P9D-M Series
Chapter summary
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the
motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections:
A.1 P9D-M block diagram................................................................................ A-3
A.2 P9D-MV block diagram ............................................................................. A-3
A.3 P9D-MX block diagram ............................................................................. A-4
ASUS P9D-M Series A-3
A.1 P9D-M block diagram
A.2 P9D-MV block diagram
A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
A.3 P9D-MX block diagram
ASUS P9D-M Series A-5
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : P9D-M, P9D-MV, P9D-MX
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President
Signature :
Date : May 02, 2013
Ver. 120601
EC Declaration of Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Country: TAIWAN
Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country: GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name : Motherboard
Model name : P9D-M, P9D-MV, P9D-MX
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
EN 55022:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011
1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive
EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10)
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05)
EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07)
EN 301 893 V1.6.1(2011-11)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 50360:2001
EN 62479:2010
EN 50385:2002
EN 62311:2008
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11)
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07)
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07)
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1 / A12:2011 EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive Ver. 130208
CE marking
Declaration Date: 02/05/2013
Year to begin affixing CE marking:2013
Position : CEO
Name : Jerry Shen
Signature : __________
(EC conformity marking)
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