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..., 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! Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 PIKE 2208 PIKE 2308 Description LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G...
..., 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! Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 PIKE 2208 PIKE 2308 Description LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G...
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...-certified to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. The 4-channel DDR3 architecture also manages traffic with a host of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-5
...-certified to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. The 4-channel DDR3 architecture also manages traffic with a host 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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... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3
... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3
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Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). A B To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. ASUS Z9PR-D16 E C D 2-9 Load lever 3. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it is released from the retention tab. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (D) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2.
Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). A B To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. ASUS Z9PR-D16 E C D 2-9 Load lever 3. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it is released from the retention tab. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (D) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2.
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K J 9. 8. 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). M L ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-11 Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K).
K J 9. 8. 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). M L ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-11 Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K).
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Ensure an even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU. Connect the fan connector to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-13 D A C C B D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. ���T�i�g�h�t�e...
Ensure an even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU. Connect the fan connector to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-13 D A C C B D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. ���T�i�g�h�t�e...
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... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, resulting to do not need IRQ assignments. Failure to an unstable...
... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, resulting to do not need IRQ assignments. Failure to an unstable...
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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. No. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-19
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CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 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. 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. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1.
CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 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. 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. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.7 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do...
... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.7 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do...
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Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-25 Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5 M��E��fi...
Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-25 Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5 M��E��fi...
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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 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. 5. This port is for dedicated...
... 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 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. 5. This port is for dedicated...
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ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-29 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). Each connector supports one device. 2.
ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-29 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). Each connector supports one device. 2.
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...-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 6. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-31 5.
...-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 6. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-31 5.
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... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-33 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 8.
... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-33 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 8.
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Connect the LAN LED cable to read PSU information. 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. 11. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-35 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. 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. 11. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-35 Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 12.
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... leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these 2-pin connector. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-37 This button queries the state of the system locator. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CASEOPEN) These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the...
... leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these 2-pin connector. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-37 This button queries the state of the system locator. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CASEOPEN) These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the...
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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