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...LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-3 Before you for the following items. I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD... making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D16 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. ...
...LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-3 Before you for the following items. I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD... making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D16 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. ...
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... 6Gb/s data transfer rates. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-5
... 6Gb/s data transfer rates. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D16 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 2-8 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-D16
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 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-D16
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The green LED lights up to indicate that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is plugged or not plugged. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of ...
The green LED lights up to indicate that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is plugged or not plugged. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of ...
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Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Load lever 3. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D16 E C D 2-9 2. A B To prevent damage to the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab.
Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Load lever 3. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D16 E C D 2-9 2. A B To prevent damage to the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab.
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Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 8. M L ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-11 Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). K J 9.
Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 8. M L ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-11 Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). K J 9.
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... assembly to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. D A C C B D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-13 Ensure an even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU.
... assembly to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. D A C C B D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-13 Ensure an even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU.
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... chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-17 Secure the card to do not need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change...
... chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-17 Secure the card to do not need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change...
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No. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-19 Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. Slot Description 5 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 4 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) 3 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 2 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 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.
No. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-19 Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. Slot Description 5 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 4 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) 3 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 2 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 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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The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-21 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 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.
The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-21 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 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.
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-23 2.7 Jumpers 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-23 2.7 Jumpers 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...
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4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-25 Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. LSI MegaRAID or Intel ...
4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-25 Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. LSI MegaRAID or Intel ...
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... Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-27 This port allows Gigabit connection to the table on the next page for dedicated BMC Mamagement function. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 6. PS...
... Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-27 This port allows Gigabit connection to the table on the next page for dedicated BMC Mamagement function. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 6. PS...
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Each connector supports one device. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-29 These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. 2.
Each connector supports one device. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-29 These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. 2.
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... components. • These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-31 CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This...
... components. • These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-31 CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This...
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...-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-33 Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system...
...-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-33 Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system...
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Connect the LAN LED cable to read PSU information. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to the backplane for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-35 11. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 12.
Connect the LAN LED cable to read PSU information. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to the backplane for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-35 11. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 12.
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Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-37 Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CASEOPEN) These leads are for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. Connect the Locator LED cables to these leads to record a ...
Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-37 Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CASEOPEN) These leads are for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. Connect the Locator LED cables to these leads to record a ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS Z9PR-D16
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS Z9PR-D16