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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Z8PE-D18 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-6 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-6 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Z8PE-D18 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-6 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-6 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the...
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... and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly ...
... and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly ...
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... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product...
... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. introPdruoc1dtuiocnt Chapter 1:
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. introPdruoc1dtuiocnt Chapter 1:
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... 1 1pcs per carton 10pcs per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8PE-D18 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it...Cables SATA data cable Accessories IO shield Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Discrete 8 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8PE-D18 1-3
... 1 1pcs per carton 10pcs per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8PE-D18 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it...Cables SATA data cable Accessories IO shield Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Discrete 8 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8PE-D18 1-3
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...long as the figure below. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8PE-D18 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. Intel ...Intel® Xeon 5500 series processor is allowed. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the CPU temperature is the one of the most ...
...long as the figure below. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8PE-D18 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. Intel ...Intel® Xeon 5500 series processor is allowed. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the CPU temperature is the one of the most ...
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.../s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for your networking needs. ASUS Z8PE-D18 1-5 DDR3 memory support The Z8PE-D18 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/...Algorithm, and Hot Swap. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82576 LAN Solution The motherboard comes with a host of server and workstation applications. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current ...
.../s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for your networking needs. ASUS Z8PE-D18 1-5 DDR3 memory support The Z8PE-D18 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/...Algorithm, and Hot Swap. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82576 LAN Solution The motherboard comes with a host of server and workstation applications. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current ...
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... current for critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (5000hrs) onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU With current trends leaning towards power efficiency, the Z8PE-D18 is not occupied. The chip monitors the voltage levels to choose...
... current for critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (5000hrs) onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU With current trends leaning towards power efficiency, the Z8PE-D18 is not occupied. The chip monitors the voltage levels to choose...
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Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-29 ASUS Z8PE-D18
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-29 ASUS Z8PE-D18
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...that the system is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ... plugging in any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
...that the system is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ... plugging in any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
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... chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to the chassis.
... chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to the chassis.
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... with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the Socket 1366. • The... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Combining processors from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. • Intel suports and validates dual ...
... with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the Socket 1366. • The... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Combining processors from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. • Intel suports and validates dual ...
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... memory configurations in this section. • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-15 For CPU2 configuraton, when installing only one DIMM, install it to the orange slots labeled DIMM_D1, DIMM_E1, or DIMM_F1. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eighteen (18) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
... memory configurations in this section. • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-15 For CPU2 configuraton, when installing only one DIMM, install it to the orange slots labeled DIMM_D1, DIMM_E1, or DIMM_F1. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eighteen (18) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
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... fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 3 DDR3 DIMM notch 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-17
... fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 3 DDR3 DIMM notch 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-17
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2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need... 5. Ensure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the...
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need... 5. Ensure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the...
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Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-21 Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3.
Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-21 Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3.
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Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.9 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install I Button slot on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. You need to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button in place. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.9 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install I Button slot on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. You need to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button in place. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information