Download P9D WS

Contents
Notices........................................................................................................................ vi
Safety information...................................................................................................... vii
About this guide........................................................................................................ viii
P9D WS specifications summary............................................................................... x
Chapter 1:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Package contents....................................................................................... 1-1
Special features.......................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
Product highlights........................................................................ 1-2
1.3.3
ASUS features............................................................................. 1-4
1.3.2
Chapter 2:
2.1
2.2
Motherboard overview................................................................................ 2-2
Motherboard layout...................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3
System memory........................................................................... 2-5
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 2-4
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-11
Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 2-13
Onboard LEDs........................................................................... 2-16
Jumper....................................................................................... 2-21
Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-23
Building your computer system.............................................................. 2-34
2.3.1
Additional tools and components to build a PC system............. 2-34
2.3.3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation.............................. 2-37
2.3.2
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
CPU installation......................................................................... 2-35
DIMM installation....................................................................... 2-39
Motherboard installation............................................................. 2-40
ATX Power connection............................................................... 2-42
SATA device connection............................................................. 2-43
2.3.8
Front I/O Connector................................................................... 2-44
2.3.10
BIOS update utility..................................................................... 2-46
2.3.9
2.3.11
2.5 Hardware information
2.2.1
2.2.4
2.4
ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features........................................ 1-3
Before you proceed.................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.2
2.3
Product introduction
Welcome!..................................................................................................... 1-1
2.3.12
Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-45
Rear panel connection............................................................... 2-47
Audio I/O connections................................................................ 2-48
Starting up for the first time..................................................................... 2-51
Turning off the computer.......................................................................... 2-51
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