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General| Brand | Asus |
|---|---|
| Model | P8B-X |
| Category | Motherboard |
| Language | English |
Introduction to the ASUS P8B-X motherboard and its features.
Lists the items included in the motherboard package for verification.
Explains the importance and location of the motherboard's serial number for support.
Highlights the key technologies and features of the P8B-X motherboard.
Essential precautions and safety guidelines before installing motherboard components.
Introduces the motherboard overview section.
Details how to orient the motherboard correctly during installation.
Explains the procedure for securing the motherboard using screws.
Illustrates the physical layout of motherboard components and connectors.
Lists the slots, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Provides instructions for connecting the thermal sensor cable.
Explains the function and configuration of various motherboard jumpers.
Details the motherboard's rear panel and internal connectors.
Details the CPU socket and procedures for installing the CPU.
Guides the user through installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.
Covers system memory overview and memory configuration.
Details the types of expansion slots and how to install expansion cards.
Lists CPU compatibility and system bus specifications.
Specifies the chipset used on the motherboard.
Details the physical dimensions of the motherboard.
Lists proprietary ASUS features like Fan Speed Control and Rack Ready.
Details memory type, capacity, and slot count.
Lists the types and number of expansion slots available.
Describes the SATA controller and RAID support.
Details the LAN controllers and their specifications.
Lists the integrated graphics controller and its VRAM.
Details various onboard connectors like TPM, PSU, USB, and fan headers.
Lists external ports like Serial, USB, VGA, RJ-45, PS/2.
Details CPU and fan speed monitoring capabilities.
Specifies operating and non-operating environmental conditions.
Explains the function of the standby power LED.
Provides instructions for powering on the system for the first time.
Explains methods for shutting down the computer using OS or power switch.
Covers utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.
Explains the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility for BIOS recovery.
Details the ASUS EZ Flash Utility for updating the BIOS via USB.
Explains the BUPDATER utility for BIOS updates in DOS environment.
Explains how to use the BIOS Setup program for system configuration.
Describes the layout and elements of the BIOS setup menu screen.
Explains the main items in the BIOS menu bar.
Details the items displayed for each menu in BIOS setup.
Explains how to navigate and identify submenu items in BIOS.
Describes the navigation keys used in the BIOS setup program.
Explains where to find general help within the BIOS setup.
Describes how to change values in BIOS configuration fields.
Explains how pop-up windows are used in BIOS setup.
Explains the function of scroll bars in BIOS setup screens.
Covers system information and settings for date, time, and security.
Allows setting the system date in the BIOS.
Allows setting the system time in the BIOS.
Covers BIOS security settings, including administrator and user passwords.
Allows changing event log settings and viewing system event logs.
Allows changing settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Covers ACPI Auto Configuration and Sleep State settings.
Details TPM support and configuration.
Covers Windows Hardware Error Architecture support.
Displays CPU information and settings like thermal monitor, hyper-threading, and cores.
Details North Bridge settings like MMIO Align and DMI Gen2.
Covers South Bridge settings like High Precision Event Timer.
Covers SATA mode, controller settings, and SMART status.
Details Intel Trusted Execution Technology support.
Covers USB device support, EHCI hand-off, and hardware delays.
Details settings for onboard devices like Azalia HD Audio and LAN controllers.
Covers power management settings like AC Power Loss and Wake-on-PCIe.
Details serial port console redirection settings.
Displays system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.
Allows changing system boot options and priorities.
Allows configuring special functions like ASUS EZ Flash Utility.
Allows saving or discarding BIOS changes and exiting setup.
Provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets.
Explains different RAID levels like RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5.
Instructions for installing SATA hard disks for RAID configuration.
Guides on setting the SATA mode to RAID in BIOS.
Explains how to use RAID configuration utilities like Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
Details how to enter and use the Intel RST Option ROM utility.
Provides steps for creating a RAID volume using the utility.
Guides on creating a recovery set within the RAID utility.
Explains how to delete a RAID volume and reset disks.
Details how to reset RAID disks to non-RAID status.
Allows configuring options for recovery sets.
Instructions on how to exit the RAID utility.
Guides on rebuilding a degraded RAID array.
Sets the boot priority for RAID arrays in BIOS.
Instructions for installing RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
Guides on creating a RAID driver disk in DOS or Windows environments.
Details installing RAID controller drivers during Windows Server OS setup.
Provides instructions for installing Intel chipset device software.
Guides on installing Intel Gigabit LAN controller drivers.
Provides instructions for installing Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) drivers.
Instructions for installing the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver.
Instructions for installing the ASPEED AST1100 VGA driver.
Details installing management applications and utilities from the support DVD.
Instructions for running the motherboard support DVD.
Explains the drivers menu on the support DVD.
Explains the utilities menu on the support DVD.
Details the make disk menu for creating RAID driver disks.
Explains how to find ASUS contact information.
Provides a block diagram for the R1.0x version of the motherboard.
Provides a block diagram for the R2.0x version of the motherboard.
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