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... guide is organized x Where to find more information x Conventions used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9PR-D12 series 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...
... guide is organized x Where to find more information x Conventions used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9PR-D12 series 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...
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... 5 is occupied ) Slot Location 7 1 * PCI-E x8 (X8 Gen3 Link) Additional Slot 1 1* PIKE Slot for Storage expansion (continued on the next page) xii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * Socket 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/ 7.2/ 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH...
... 5 is occupied ) Slot Location 7 1 * PCI-E x8 (X8 Gen3 Link) Additional Slot 1 1* PIKE Slot for Storage expansion (continued on the next page) xii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * Socket 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/ 7.2/ 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH...
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...;C - 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specifications are subject to 4 devices) Fan Header 8 * 4pin SMBus 1 Chassis Intruder 1 Front LAN LED 2 Serial...ASMB6 - 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to change without notice. xiii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Storage SATA Controller Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support...
...;C - 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specifications are subject to 4 devices) Fan Header 8 * 4pin SMBus 1 Chassis Intruder 1 Front LAN LED 2 Serial...ASMB6 - 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to change without notice. xiii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Storage SATA Controller Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support...
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...per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D12 series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9PR-D12 series I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD ...LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items...
...per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D12 series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9PR-D12 series I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD ...LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items...
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... Technology Optimized Intel® Turbo Boost Technology further optimizes the processor's performance and automatically allows it is operating below . Z9PR-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon...figure below power, temperature, and current limits. 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 2011 ...
... Technology Optimized Intel® Turbo Boost Technology further optimizes the processor's performance and automatically allows it is operating below . Z9PR-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon...figure below power, temperature, and current limits. 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 2011 ...
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... 4-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-5
... 4-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-5
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-3
... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-3
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...) 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 slots Onboard LEDs 1. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Socket 1. CPU sockets 2. Location LED (3-pin LOCLED2) Page 2-9 2-14 2-17 Page 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-22 Jumpers 1.
...) 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 slots Onboard LEDs 1. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Socket 1. CPU sockets 2. Location LED (3-pin LOCLED2) Page 2-9 2-14 2-17 Page 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-22 Jumpers 1.
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...cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon... install a CPU: 1. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard.
...cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon... install a CPU: 1. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard.
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). 5. F G 6. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-11 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. I ).
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). 5. F G 6. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-11 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. I ).
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... into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . DO NOT forget to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-13 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to connect the CPU fan connector! If so, skip this connector. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and...
... into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . DO NOT forget to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-13 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to connect the CPU fan connector! If so, skip this connector. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and...
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... slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...
... slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...
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Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-19 PCIE 1 PCIE 2 PCIE 3 PCIE 4 PCIE 5 PCIE 6 PCIE 7 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) (Auto switch to x8 Link if PCIE3 is occupied) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 2.5.6 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs.
Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-19 PCIE 1 PCIE 2 PCIE 3 PCIE 4 PCIE 5 PCIE 6 PCIE 7 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) (Auto switch to x8 Link if PCIE3 is occupied) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 2.5.6 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs.
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When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-21 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) (Z9PR-D12 only) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) (Z9PR-D12 only) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status.
When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-21 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) (Z9PR-D12 only) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) (Z9PR-D12 only) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status.
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... seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-23 2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the...
... seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-23 2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the...
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ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-25 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to force Intel Management Engine (...
ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-25 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to force Intel Management Engine (...
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... is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C 1. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-27
... is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C 1. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-27