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... How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x Z10PE-D16 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Serial number label 1-3 1.4 Special features 1-3 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
... How this guide is organized x Where to find more information x Z10PE-D16 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Serial number label 1-3 1.4 Special features 1-3 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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... battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If you are using, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter ... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are ...
... battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If you are using, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter ... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are ...
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... information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation...
... information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation...
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1
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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® Z10PE-D16 Series motherboard! Congratulations and thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on PCIE slot 2/3/4/6. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Support CD 1 1 piece per carton Application CD ASWM Enterprise...
..., 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® Z10PE-D16 Series motherboard! Congratulations and thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on PCIE slot 2/3/4/6. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Support CD 1 1 piece per carton Application CD ASWM Enterprise...
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..., and with the features of up to greater performance in signal and image processing applications. DDR4 memory support The motherboard supports DDR4 memory that reduces memory power demand and provides improved performance. DDR4 offers a lower voltage standard of 1.2V...take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z10PE-D16 Series xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon® processor...
..., and with the features of up to greater performance in signal and image processing applications. DDR4 memory support The motherboard supports DDR4 memory that reduces memory power demand and provides improved performance. DDR4 offers a lower voltage standard of 1.2V...take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z10PE-D16 Series xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon® processor...
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... Coalescing features. Intel® X540BT2 10GbE LAN controller (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) The Intel® 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller X540 is targeted for timely failure detection. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA... is the PCI Express bus standard that providse twice the performance and speed of current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and...
... Coalescing features. Intel® X540BT2 10GbE LAN controller (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) The Intel® 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller X540 is targeted for timely failure detection. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA... is the PCI Express bus standard that providse twice the performance and speed of current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install any motherboard component or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ...such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install any motherboard component or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ...such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...
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...it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install it in an SSI EEB 2011 1.0 compliant chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis...motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. To optimize the features of your motherboard, we highly recommend that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z10PE-D16...
...it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install it in an SSI EEB 2011 1.0 compliant chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis...motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. To optimize the features of your motherboard, we highly recommend that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z10PE-D16...
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... misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 2011-3 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 v3 ...motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA 2011-3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Triangle mark Z10PE-D16...
... misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 2011-3 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 v3 ...motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA 2011-3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Triangle mark Z10PE-D16...
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Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. PnP cap 11. Retention tab 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Keep the PnP cap. Push down ...
Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. PnP cap 11. Retention tab 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Keep the PnP cap. Push down ...
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... to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-13 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! If it gets into your eyes...
... to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-13 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! If it gets into your eyes...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, ... GB RDIMMs or 32 GB, 64 GB LR-DIMMs and NVDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in a single CPU configuration, install the DIMM on either A1...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, ... GB RDIMMs or 32 GB, 64 GB LR-DIMMs and NVDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in a single CPU configuration, install the DIMM on either A1...
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... the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Support the DIMM lightly with the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide bundled with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Apply force to unlock the DIMM. 2. Press the retaining...
... the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Support the DIMM lightly with the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide bundled with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Apply force to unlock the DIMM. 2. Press the retaining...
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...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 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 card. 2. See Chapter 4 for later use . Z10PE-D16...drivers for more information. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to use . 4. Assign ...
...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 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 card. 2. See Chapter 4 for later use . Z10PE-D16...drivers for more information. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to use . 4. Assign ...
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... Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the system is working normally. The green LED lights up to indicate that you enable the ASUS ASMB8. 2-20 Chapter 2: ...Hardware information This is a reminder that the ASMB8 is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard...
... Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the system is working normally. The green LED lights up to indicate that you enable the ASUS ASMB8. 2-20 Chapter 2: ...Hardware information This is a reminder that the ASMB8 is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard...
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Z10PE-D16 Series 2-33 For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. • The SSATA4 [Light Gray] ... cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps of this user guide. • The actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration.
Z10PE-D16 Series 2-33 For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. • The SSATA4 [Light Gray] ... cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps of this user guide. • The actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration.
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... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of up to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-35 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of up to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-35 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...