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    Motherboard P9D-M Series
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    ...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P9D-M Series Specifications Summary xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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
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    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
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    4-24 4.4.10 4.4.11 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 4-24 Intel® Server Platform Services 4-25 4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 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
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    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 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 vi
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no failure. If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com. vii
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the
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    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 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring
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    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
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    Series Specifications Summary Model Name P9D-M P9D-MV P9D-MX Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic 1 x Socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 Processor Family Intel® Core™ i3 Processor Family* Intel® C224 Chipset Intel® C222 Chipset Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack
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    Specifications Summary Model Name Networking LAN P9D-M P9D-MV 2 x Intel® I210AT controller 1 x Management LAN P9D-MX 2 x Intel® I210AT controller Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2300 32MB Aspeed AST1300 64MB TPM Header 1 PSU 24-pin ATX power connector Connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
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    Series Specifications Summary Model Name P9D-M P9D-MV Management Solution Software Out of Band Management ASWM Enterprise ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over- - 70oC (-40oF - 158oF) Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) Specifications are subject to change without notice. P9D-MX - xiii
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technology it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome!...1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 ASUS P9D-M
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    Cables SATA 3G cable SATA 6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation User Guide Accessory Metal Plate for LGA1150 Packaging Qty. 1 1 2 (P9D-M) 4 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 4 (P9D-M) 2 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 1 1 1 1 1 pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 -- -- -- 1 1 1 1 10 pcs per
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    as shown in the figure 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. P9D-M xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This
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    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. voltage levels to ensure a stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS P9D-M Series 1-5
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    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 efficient operation. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    the following sections: 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 ASUS P9D-M Series
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    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 2-3
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    2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits properly. 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
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout P9D-M Motherboard Layout ASUS P9D-M Series 2-5
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    P9D-MV Motherboard Layout V 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    P9D-MX Motherboard Layout X 1 ASUS P9D-M Series 2-7
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    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR3 sockets 3. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED) 3. Location LED (LOC_LED1) 4. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)
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    connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 2-31 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-36 2-37 2-37 2-38 2-39 ASUS P9D-M Series 2-9
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    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
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    CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the socket and damaging the CPU. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-M Series 2-11
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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). Load lever Retention lock 6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab 7. Apply
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    heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A B A B A Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-13
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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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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    . A C D B A C D B • 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. ASUS P9D-M Series 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. 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
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    two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for the Qualified Vendor List (QVL) of 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it pops out with extra force. ASUS P9D-M
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    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 "Shared IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable
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    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 PCI devices. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-19
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    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
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    . 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. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-21
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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
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    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. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-23
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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 find a specific 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
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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. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-25
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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
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    , 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. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-27
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    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. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    6. ME firmware 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. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-29
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    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 specification. 4. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port
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    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 data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-31
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    -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
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    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 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-33
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    speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. *For P9D-M motherboard only 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for
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    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 the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-35
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    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 certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network
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    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. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-37
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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
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    . 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. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-39
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    2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Chapter 3: Powering Up
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    Chapter summary 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.This chapter contains the following sections: 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS P9D-M Series
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    jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P9D-M Series 3-3
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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
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    Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    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 ASUS P9D-M Series
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    the future. 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 this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P9D-M Series 4-3
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    the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EzFlash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek. Easy Flash Utility Current Platform Platform : P9D-M Version : 0051 Build Date :11/26/2012 New Platform Platform : P9D-M Version : 0060 Build Date :12/03/2012 FS0 System Volume
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    a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP ASUS P9D-M Series 4-5
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    updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P9D-M VER: 0202 DATE: 12/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: P9D-M VER: 0212 DATE: 03/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P9D-M Series 4-7
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    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American
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    not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS P9D-M Series 4-9
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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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot
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    APM NeItnwtoerlk SSetravcekr Platform Services InOtnebloaRrCd DLrAiNveCrosnfiVgeurrsaitoinonDetails Serial Port Console Redirection PPCCII,,PCPIC-IX-XanadnPdCIPCEIxpErxepssress SSeetttinignsg.s. Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail ASUS P9D-M Series 4-11
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    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 Enabled for WIndows XP and Linux (OS optimized
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    buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot performance [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-13
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    CPU C states [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state.
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI T State [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI T state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-15
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    4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 1.3.0.0 C224 04/C1 USB Configuration settings. USB Configuration USB Configuration Allows you
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    HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-17
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    Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System
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    [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] GDXC Support [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-19
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    [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. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RT32 Image Loading. Configuration
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    Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices 1 mouse,2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Support XHCI Hand-off EHCI Hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P9D-M Series 4-21
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    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. Configuration to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] When Device power-up delay is set to [Manual], use the and keys to adjust the
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    protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] only (Suspend to RAM)] [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-23
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    disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc
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    . Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Sever Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version 3.0.4.118 ME FW Status Value : the Intel I210 LAN OpROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-25
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    for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings type. [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] ASCII char set. Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more
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    Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Settings The settings specify how the host computer 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 ASUS P9D-M Series
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    to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.15 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings
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    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. Configuration RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.3.0.0 1.3.0.0 1.3.0.0 1.3.0.0 ASUS P9D-M Series 4-29
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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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced EEvveenntt LLogs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios
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    can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-31
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    devices installed in the system. • To select 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. CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities / Network Device BBS
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    device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM] This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-33
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    monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode
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    . To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS P9D-M Series 4-35
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    User Password To set a user password: 1. 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. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the
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    , otherwise select No. Platform Key (PK)/Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)/Authorized Signature Database (DB)/ Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append] ASUS P9D-M Series 4-37
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    to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility. 4.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility
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    the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Select Yes to proceed, or No to cancel, and then press . ASUS P9D-M Series 4-39
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    4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
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    Chapter summary 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. This Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility........... 5-5 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-13 ASUS P9D-M Series
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    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 definitions RAID 0 (Data
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    disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to configuration utility section on page 2-28 of this user manual. 5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS You controller. The P9D-M Series motherboards support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
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    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. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P9D-M Series 5-5
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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 . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All
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    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): . ASUS P9D-M Series 5-7
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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 . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow
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    . [ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete 3. Press in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P9D-M Series 5-9
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    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 . 2. From the following warning message, press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ]
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    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. ASUS P9D-M Series 5-11
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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
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    ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. 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 You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS P9D-M Series 5-13
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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
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    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. ASUS P9D-M Series 5-15
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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 field. 2 From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can also change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional
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    , 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. ASUS P9D-M Series 5-17
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    5.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allows you to configure displayed storage system notifications. E-Mail Preferences Allows you to setup e-mail notifications for the following storage system events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors 5-18 Chapter 5:
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    Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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 ASUS P9D-M Series
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    hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes. 5. Exit the BIOS Setup and restart your ASUS P9D-M Series 6-3
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    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 into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid
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    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. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-5
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD in the optical drive. Click Browse to driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select
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    the support DVD. 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). ASUS P9D-M Series
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    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. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-9
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    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 This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually
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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. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-11
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    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. 9. When finished, click Next. 10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this
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    . Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation. 5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next. 6. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue the process. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-13
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    7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 8. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation. 5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-15
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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
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    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 run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-17
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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. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver
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    8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-19
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    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
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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. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-21
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    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. If Autorun is NOT enabled in
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    .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. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-23
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    7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-25
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    7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When done, click Finish. 6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    to locate the file 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 click Next. 7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-27
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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. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    Appendix A: Reference Information
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    Chapter summary A 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
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    A.1 P9D-M block diagram A.2 P9D-MV block diagram ASUS P9D-M Series A-3
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    A.3 P9D-MX block diagram A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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    COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY 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
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    A-6 Appendix A: Reference information
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