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  • Page 1 P9D-M Series...
  • Page 2 INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ....................1-3 Package contents..................1-3 Serial number label ..................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 Before you proceed ................... 2-3 Motherboard overview ................2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction..............2-4 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 Using the dual function power switch .......... 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 BIOS setup program .................. 4-7 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 4.4.7 TPM................... 4-23 4.4.8 ACPI Settings ................4-23 4.4.9 WHEA Support ................4-24 .......... 4-24 ® 4.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services ..........4-25 ............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 ................
  • Page 6 ® ® 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 RAID driver installation ................6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk............

  • Page 7: Notices

    If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • 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. •...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ® ® - Intel RSTe supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page)
  • Page 12 Model Name P9D-M P9D-MV P9D-MX ® ® 2 x Intel I210AT controller 2 x Intel I210AT Networking 1 x Management LAN controller Aspeed Graphic Aspeed AST2300 32MB AST1300 64MB TPM Header 24-pin ATX power connector Connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector On-board header for optional Management Header...
  • Page 13 Model Name P9D-M P9D-MV P9D-MX ASWM Enterprise Software Management ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet Out of Band Solution Management (Optional) Temperature Monitoring FAN RPM Operation temperature: C – 35 C (50 F – 95 Non operation temperature: Environment C – 70 C (-40 F –...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technology it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: Welcome! ....................1-3 Package contents..................1-3 Serial number label ..................1-4 Special features..................1-4 ASUS P9D-M...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    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.

  • Page 18: Serial Number Label

    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 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.
  • Page 19 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. ASUS P9D-M Series...

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 22 This chapter contains the following sections: Before you proceed ................... 2-3 Motherboard overview ................2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............2-8 System memory ..................2-14 Expansion slots..................2-16 Onboard LEDs ..................2-21 Jumpers ....................2-24 Connectors ....................2-28 ASUS P9D-M Series...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    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. ASUS P9D-M Series...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview To take advantage of all motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an uATX 1.2 compliant chassis. 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! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout P9D-M Motherboard Layout ASUS P9D-M Series...
  • Page 26 P9D-MV Motherboard Layout Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 27 P9D-MX Motherboard Layout ASUS P9D-M Series...

  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page CPU sockets 2-10 DDR3 sockets 2-16 PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 2-18 Onboard LEDs Page Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2-23 +5V Power LED (+5V_LED) 2-23 Location LED (LOC_LED1) 2-24 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 2-24 Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 2-25...
  • Page 29 2-36 Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 2-36 4-pin power connector (4-pin PWR3) 2-37 ATX power connectors 2-37 (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-38 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-39 ASUS P9D-M Series...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.
  • Page 31 CPU notches the socket's alignment keys. Gold DO NOT force the CPU into the triangle Alignment socket to prevent bending the pins on mark the socket and damaging the CPU. Alignment 2-11 ASUS P9D-M Series...
  • Page 32 Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate Load lever slides under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Retention lock Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
  • Page 33 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-13 ASUS P9D-M Series...
  • Page 34 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

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