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... card 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 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of the above items is... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D16 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-...
... card 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 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of the above items is... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D16 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-...
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... transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-5 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is VMware-certified to 6Gb/s data transfer rates.
... transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-5 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is VMware-certified to 6Gb/s data transfer rates.
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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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... ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3
... ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3
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Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. 2. A B To prevent damage to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. ASUS Z9PR-D16 E C D 2-9 Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Press the right load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left 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. Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. 2. A B To prevent damage to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. ASUS Z9PR-D16 E C D 2-9 Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Press the right load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left 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. Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
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8. M L ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-11 Insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. K J 9.
8. M L ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-11 Insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. K J 9.
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... even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU. D A C C B D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-13 Connect the fan connector to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. 4. 2. ���T�i�g�h�t�e�n��e�...
... even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU. D A C C B D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-13 Connect the fan connector to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. 4. 2. ���T�i�g�h�t�e�n��e�...
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Failure to the card. Assign an IRQ to do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Z9PR-D16 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 information on ...
Failure to the card. Assign an IRQ to do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Z9PR-D16 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 information on ...
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No. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-19 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. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-19 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. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-21 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. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1.
The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-21 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. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1.
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.... 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...
.... 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...
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...;1�) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-25 Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default).
...;1�) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-25 Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default).
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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 LAN 1/2/3/4 (RJ-45) port . PS/2 keyboard port (purple). DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This...
... 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 LAN 1/2/3/4 (RJ-45) port . PS/2 keyboard port (purple). DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This...
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These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. 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 Each connector supports one device. 2.
These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. 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 Each connector supports one device. 2.
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... of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-31 5.
... of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-31 5.
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.... 9. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 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...
.... 9. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 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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11. 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. Connect the LAN LED cable to read PSU information. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-35 LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 12.
11. 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. Connect the LAN LED cable to read PSU information. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-35 LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 12.
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.... Connect the Locator LED cables to these leads to disable the function. 4. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-37 The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is short CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to record a chassis intrusion event. LAN...
.... Connect the Locator LED cables to these leads to disable the function. 4. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-37 The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is short CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to record a chassis intrusion event. LAN...
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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