Asus P9D-M Series, User Manual

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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Safety information .................................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix
P9D-M Series Specifications Summary ................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-1
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-3
1.2 Package contents.......................................................................................1-3
1.3 Serial number label ....................................................................................1-4
1.4 Special features..........................................................................................1-4
1.4.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-4
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ...........................................................1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-1
2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-3
2.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Placement direction.....................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Screw holes.................................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Motherboard layout .....................................................................2-5
2.2.4 Layout contents ...........................................................................2-8
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...............................................................2-10
2.3.1 Installing the CPU .....................................................................2-10
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink .......................................................2-13
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan......................................2-14
2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a rack ........................................2-15
2.4 System memory .......................................................................................2-16
2.4.1 Overview ...................................................................................2-16
2.4.2 Memory Configurations .............................................................2-16
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................2-17
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card......................................................2-18
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .................................................2-18
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments................................................................2-19
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) ...................................................2-20
2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) .....................................................2-20
2.5.6 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable ......................................2-21
2.5.7 Installing the Baseboard Management Card ............................2-22