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    P8B-X Motherboard
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    purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
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    Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10
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    the CPU heatsink in rack 2-15 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.4.1 Overview 2-16 2.4.2 Memory Configurations BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS
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    15 4.5.4 CPU Configuration 4-16 4.5.5 North Bridge 4-18 4.5.6 South Bridge 4-18 4.5.7 SATA Configuration 4-19 4.5.8 Intel TXT(LT 29 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 
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    12 5.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter summary 6-2 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 6-6 6.2 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-9 6.3 LAN
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    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 , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii
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    area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and
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    Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the
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    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
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    P8B-X specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM 2.0 Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Expansion Total PCI/PCI-X/ Slots PCI-E Slots (follow SSI Location #) Slot
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    P8B-X specifications summary Rear I/O Connectors Monitoring Environment External Serial Port External USB Port VGA Port RJ-45 PS/2 KB/Mouse CPU Temperature FAN RPM 1 2 1 2 1 V V Operation temperature: 10°C - 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non
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    This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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    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 ASUS P8B-X
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    cable Accessories IO shield Plate for LGA1155 Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. Standard Gift Box Pack 6 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack -1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P8B-X 1-3
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    satisfying solution to your problems. P8B-X xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon® E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processors in LGA1155 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller
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    makes it an ideal memory solution. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. Intel® 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with dual
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    monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan
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    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. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS P8B-X
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    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 so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P8B-X 2-3
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    Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout P8B-X/ R1.0x 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    P8B-X/ R2.0x ASUS P8B-X 2-7
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    10 2-16 2-20 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Force BIOS recovery
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    A-Type USB7) 4. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 5. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3 connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 8. TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 10. System panel connector
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    see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward
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    of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8B-X 2-11
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    6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste.
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    four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS
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    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: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener B counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
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    and affix 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 in a diagonal sequence. Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. ASUS P8B-X 2-15
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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 Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Install the DDR to
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    system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 1 socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    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 * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or
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    x8 slot provides one x4 link to C202. This slot supports various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to CPU. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI
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    the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on your motherboard. 1. Locate the TR1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector. 3. Place the layout in previous section to locate the TR1 connector on your motherboard. ASUS P8B-X 2-21
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    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 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
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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. R1.0x R2.0x ASUS P8B-X 2-23
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    allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fan control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the front fans and rear fans These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit
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    contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. 3. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. ASUS P8B-X 2-25
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    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Serial
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    , SATA5, SATA6) Supported by the Intel® C202 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s 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 configuration
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    USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8B-X 2-29
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    6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A-6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that
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    7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID SATA LED. 8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one
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    9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities,
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    pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can
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    PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON
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    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 LOCATORLED1 and 2- on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS P8B-X 2-35
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    2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 3:
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS P8B-X
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    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 on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P8B-X 3-3
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    are using Windows® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start button down the computer. 3. Ensure that the Planned check box is checked. 4. If necessary, key in comments. four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4:
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Event Logs menu 4-12 4.5 Advanced menu 4-14 4.6 Monitor menu 4-26 4.7 Boot menu 4-27 4.8 Tool menu 4-29 4.9 Exit menu 4-29 ASUS P8B-X
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    Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB
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    website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility
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    file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support
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    file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P8B-X VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2010 Update ROM BOARD: P8B-X VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2010 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS
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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This
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    Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0305 x64 01/05/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230 @ 3.20GHz Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB System Date System Time Access Level
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    . 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 > / keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS P8B-X 4-9
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    BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0305 x64 01/05/2011 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230 @ 3.20GHz Memory Information Total Memory BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM
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    be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted ASUS P8B-X 4-11
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    Settings MECI 1 METW 60 Custom Options Log OEM Codes Convert OEM Codes [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: All values changed event that must pass before the multiple-event counter associated with log entry is updated. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values 12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    as OEM codes. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press to view the Smbios event logs. ASUS P8B
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    Trusted Computing WHEA Configuration CPU Configuration North Bridge South Bridge SATA Configuration Intel TXT(LT) Configuration USB to RAM)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8B-X 4-15
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    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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230 @ 3.20GHz EM64
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    C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. ASUS P8B-X 4-17
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    is built in the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Memory Information TOTAL Memory DIMM_A0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_B1 Low MMIO Align DMI Gen2 VT-d Initate Graphic Adapter Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    BIOS The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that RAID Mode]. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set to [Enhanced] to support four SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible ASUS P8B-X 4-19
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    Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX is enabled. VT and VT-d support Intel TXT(LT) Support item requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to be installed on the motherboard USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support
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    ] [Manual] Device power-up delay in delay item to [manual]. Use the INTEL W82574L OpROM1 INTEL Intel PXE OpROM Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Azalia HD audio. INTEL W82574L OpROM1/OpROM2 [PXE] Allows you to select the options for the OptionRom of the Intel
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    : [STD Printer mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS P8B-X 4-23
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    American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Redirection After BIOS POST COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings 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
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    [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] refer to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details. ASUS P8B-X 4-25
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    Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit CPU Temperature(PECI) MB Temperature TR1 Temperature CPU FAN1 Speed FRNT FAN1 Speed FRNT FAN2 is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that BIOS setup
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    mode for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EFI Boot [Disabled] Enables or disables EFI Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8B-X 4-27
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    the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324] [IBA GE Slot 0300 v1324] [Disabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit ASUS EZ Flash Utility Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press . Check section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS P8B-X 4-29
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    4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility 5-5 ASUS P8B-X
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    RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® C202 controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support
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    on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C202 chipset. To
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    [ENTER]-Select Menu 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. ASUS P8B-X 5-5
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    the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Sync
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    ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.0 GB N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS P8B-X 5-7
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    name for the recovery set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume. [↑↓]-
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    RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel the RAID set RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or
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    disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . The following screen appears. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk. WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost
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    following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights and disables recovery disk. Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER . ASUS P8B-X 5-11
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    , 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 other non-RAID disk: 1. At the prompt, press + to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility. 2. If
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    OS, 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 system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS P8B-X 5-13
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    Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 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 to
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    This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 6: 6Driver installation
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    Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.2 Intel chipset device software installation 6-9 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.4 VGA driver installation 6-14 6.5 Management application and utilities installation 6-18 ASUS P8B-X
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    the BIOS Setup. 3. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Restart the computer. The Makedisk menu appears. Create Driver Diskette Menu C20x INTEL RAID Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt ASUS P8B
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    the sub-menu. C20x INTEL RAID Driver C20x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit 6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the
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    To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to
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    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® Server OS During Windows® Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server installation DVD. The Windows® Server OS Setup starts. Windows Setup Press F6
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    screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® Server OS searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. ASUS P8B-X 6-7
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    . 3. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, and then the Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click
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    of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS P8B-X 6-9
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    5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    to close this window. • If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3. Click the Intel® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver to begin installation. ASUS P8B-X 6-11
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    the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS P8B-X 6-13
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    for XGI Volari Z9s. You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install theXGI Volari Z9s VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The
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    5. Click Next to start the installation. 6. The system will update the VGA driver. 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS P8B-X 6-15
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    for ASPEED AST1100. You need to manually install the ASPEED AST1100 VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install theASPEED AST1100 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The
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    5. To allow the system to update the VGA driver, follow the steps shown in the next few windows, and click Next when finished. a. Accept the terms in the the installation completes, click Finish and select Yes to restart your computer for the configuration changes to take effect. ASUS P8B-X 6-17
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    to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    item to install. 6.5.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P8B-X 6-19
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    6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    This appendix includes additional Reference informaAtion information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Appendix:
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    Appendix summary A A.1 P8B-X block diagram (R1.0x A-3 A.2 P8B-X block diagram (R2.0x A-4 ASUS P8B-X
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    A.1 P8B-X block diagram (R1.0x) ASUS P8B-X A-3
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    A.2 P8B-X block diagram (R2.0x) A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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    +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online Support +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508, Chundong Road
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    112, TAIWAN R.O.C. 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 : P8B-X conform with the essential requirements of the
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