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... About this guide x Z9PA-U8 specifications summary xii 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 2-4 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 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.4.1 Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory Configurations 2-12...
... About this guide x Z9PA-U8 specifications summary xii 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 2-4 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 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.4.1 Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory Configurations 2-12...
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Z9PA-U8 specifications summary Model Name Processor Support Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory FAN speed control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) Rack Optimized (Dedicate for Storage expansion (continued on the next page) xii v 8 (4-... Audio) PIKE slot for Rack) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Voltage Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCIX/PCI-E Slots Slot Location 1 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 Slot Location 4 Slot Location 5 Slot Location 6 Slot Location 7 Additional Slot 1 Z9PA-U8 1 x LGA 2011 socket Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600...
Z9PA-U8 specifications summary Model Name Processor Support Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory FAN speed control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) Rack Optimized (Dedicate for Storage expansion (continued on the next page) xii v 8 (4-... Audio) PIKE slot for Rack) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Voltage Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCIX/PCI-E Slots Slot Location 1 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 Slot Location 4 Slot Location 5 Slot Location 6 Slot Location 7 Additional Slot 1 Z9PA-U8 1 x LGA 2011 socket Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600...
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Z9PA-U8 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon® processor E5-2600 and E5-1600 product family in the figure below power, temperature, and current limits. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory...'s multi-threaded software. 1.3 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in LGA ...
Z9PA-U8 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon® processor E5-2600 and E5-1600 product family in the figure below power, temperature, and current limits. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory...'s multi-threaded software. 1.3 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in LGA ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-2-7 2.4 System memory 2-2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-2-14 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-2-19 2.7 Jumpers 2-2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-2-28 ASUS Z9PA-U8
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-2-7 2.4 System memory 2-2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-2-14 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-2-19 2.7 Jumpers 2-2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-2-28 ASUS Z9PA-U8
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...12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A1 and C1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. CPU Configuration A1 .... For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB...
...12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A1 and C1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. CPU Configuration A1 .... For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB...
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... bridge for PEI preparation PEI Core Entry NB initialize before installed memory SB initialize before installed memory Wait BMC ready(duration: 120 seconds). Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. After RC end Memory already installed. Memory Init. Memory Init. CPU Init. RC Reset if require Memory Init. CPU Init. Memory Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next...
... bridge for PEI preparation PEI Core Entry NB initialize before installed memory SB initialize before installed memory Wait BMC ready(duration: 120 seconds). Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. After RC end Memory already installed. Memory Init. Memory Init. CPU Init. RC Reset if require Memory Init. CPU Init. Memory Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.7 Jumpers 1. The ...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.7 Jumpers 1. The ...
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.../2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. System Date System Time [Wed 07/25/2012] [15:15:15] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC: Onboard LAN2 MAC: Administrator 1024 MB (DDR3) 2000 MHz 1 00:E0:18:05:29:0C 00:E0...
.../2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. System Date System Time [Wed 07/25/2012] [15:15:15] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC: Onboard LAN2 MAC: Administrator 1024 MB (DDR3) 2000 MHz 1 00:E0:18:05:29:0C 00:E0...
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System Date System Time [Wed 07/25/2012] [15:15:15] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC: Onboard LAN2 MAC: Administrator 1024 MB (DDR3) 2000 MHz 1 00:E0:18:05:29:0C 00:E0:18:...
System Date System Time [Wed 07/25/2012] [15:15:15] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC: Onboard LAN2 MAC: Administrator 1024 MB (DDR3) 2000 MHz 1 00:E0:18:05:29:0C 00:E0:18:...
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...F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 1024 MB (DDR3) Independent 1066 MHz Enabled Not Possible Not Possible [Independent] [Auto] [Auto]... Opt. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force DDR3 800] [Force DDR3 1066] [Force DDR3 1333] [Force DDR3 1600] [Force DDR3 1866] ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-15 Configuration options: [Independent] [Mirroring] [Lock Step] [Sparing] DDR Speed [Auto] Force DDR speed. 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility...
...F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 1024 MB (DDR3) Independent 1066 MHz Enabled Not Possible Not Possible [Independent] [Auto] [Auto]... Opt. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force DDR3 800] [Force DDR3 1066] [Force DDR3 1333] [Force DDR3 1600] [Force DDR3 1866] ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-15 Configuration options: [Independent] [Mirroring] [Lock Step] [Sparing] DDR Speed [Auto] Force DDR speed. 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility...
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... 2x Refresh [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank...
... 2x Refresh [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank...