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Asus P7F-M User Manual

Asus P7F-M
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Motherboard
P7F-M WS

Table of Contents

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Asus P7F-M Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors3
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 3420
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
LAN controllerIntel® 82574L
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Statement regarding FCC compliance for radio frequency emissions and interference.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Statement regarding Canadian compliance with radio noise emissions regulations.

REACH Compliance

Information on compliance with the REACH regulatory framework for chemicals.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent electrical shock hazards when handling components.

Operational Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe operation, handling, and environmental conditions.

About This Guide

Guide Structure

Overview of how the user guide is organized into chapters and sections.

Finding More Information

Guidance on where to find additional product information.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Typography Conventions

Explanation of text formatting like bold, italics, and key notations.

P7F-M WS Specifications Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

A greeting and introduction to the ASUS P7F-M WS motherboard.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package for checking.

Serial Number Label

Information on locating the motherboard's serial number for support.

Product Highlights

Details key features like Intel LGA1156 Xeon 3400 support and Turbo Boost.

Innovative ASUS Features

Describes unique ASUS features like the MIO Audio card.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Before You Proceed

Important precautions and safety guidelines before installing components.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Covers CPU socket details, installation, and heatsink mounting.

System Memory

Details DDR3 DIMM sockets, memory configurations, and installation/removal.

Expansion Slots

Describes PCI Express and PCI slots, including card installation.

Chapter 3: Powering Up

Starting Up for the First Time

Step-by-step guide for the initial power-on and startup process.

Powering Off the Computer

Procedures for shutting down the computer using the OS or power switch.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Explains utilities for BIOS management and updates.

BIOS Setup Program

Guide to entering and navigating the BIOS setup utility.

Advanced Menu

Details on configuring advanced CPU, chipset, and device settings.

Boot Menu

Settings for configuring system boot order and device priority.

Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

Setting Up RAID

Explains RAID definitions and the process of configuring Serial ATA drives.

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility

Guide to using the utility for creating and managing RAID volumes.

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

RAID Driver Installation

Instructions for creating RAID driver disks and installing controller drivers.

Intel® Chipset Device Installation

Steps for installing Intel chipset components on Windows Server.

LAN Driver Installation

Guide for installing Intel Gigabit LAN controller drivers on Windows Server.

Management Applications and Utilities Installation

Instructions for installing software from the support DVD.

Appendix A: Reference Information

P7F-M WS Block Diagram

Visual representation of the motherboard's component connections.

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