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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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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D12 series motherboard! Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10 1 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 Description LSI 8-port...
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D12 series motherboard! Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10 1 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 Description LSI 8-port...
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Intel® Hyper Threading The thread-level parallelism on today's multi-threaded software. 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®...4 DIMM for faster and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 package with a system bus of...
Intel® Hyper Threading The thread-level parallelism on today's multi-threaded software. 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®...4 DIMM for faster and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 package with a system bus of...
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... better support for diverse operating systems. Intel® 82574L chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-5
... better support for diverse operating systems. Intel® 82574L chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
... 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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... (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Page 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 Rear panel connectors 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 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) 7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 7. PCI Express x8...
... (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Page 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 Rear panel connectors 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 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) 7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 7. PCI Express x8...
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 ... PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 ... PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...
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Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). F G 6. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-11 I ).
Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). F G 6. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-11 I ).
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... with preapplied thermal paste. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-13 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. 11. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be...
... with preapplied thermal paste. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-13 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. 11. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be...
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... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-17 Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-17 Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
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ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-19 Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. 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.
ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-19 Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. 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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CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) (Z9PR-D12 only) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-21 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) (Z9PR-D12 only) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status.
CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) (Z9PR-D12 only) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-21 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. 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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... and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 2.7 Jumpers 1. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-23
... and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 2.7 Jumpers 1. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-23
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... Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you want to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-25 Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5. 4.
... Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you want to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-25 Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5. 4.
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This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-27 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or ...). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). LAN 2 (RJ-45) port . Refer to the table below for the DM_LAN1 and LAN port LED indications. 3. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-27 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or ...). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). LAN 2 (RJ-45) port . Refer to the table below for the DM_LAN1 and LAN port LED indications. 3. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.