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... x Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary xi 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 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-13 2.4 System memory...
... x Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary xi 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 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-13 2.4 System memory...
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Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary Model Name Z8NA-D6 Z8NA-D6C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * socket 1366 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) ... Series (60W/38W) Core Logic QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s Intel® 5500 chipset I/O H Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller Form Factor ATX, 12" x 9.6" ASUS Features FAN speed V V control Rack Ready V V (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM V V Memory Total Slots 6 (3-channel per CPU, 3 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 48GB (RDIMM) Maximum up to 24GB (UDIMM...
Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary Model Name Z8NA-D6 Z8NA-D6C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * socket 1366 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) ... Series (60W/38W) Core Logic QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s Intel® 5500 chipset I/O H Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller Form Factor ATX, 12" x 9.6" ASUS Features FAN speed V V control Rack Ready V V (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM V V Memory Total Slots 6 (3-channel per CPU, 3 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 48GB (RDIMM) Maximum up to 24GB (UDIMM...
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... larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8NA-D6 xxM0Axxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel... as long as the figure below. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the CPU temperature is the one of the...
... larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8NA-D6 xxM0Axxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel... as long as the figure below. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the CPU temperature is the one of the...
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...throughput close to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with peak bandwidth of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The Z8NA-D6 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to ...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 32GB/s. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of DDR3 which provide a total solution for timely failure detection. ASUS Z8NA-D6...
...throughput close to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with peak bandwidth of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The Z8NA-D6 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to ...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 32GB/s. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of DDR3 which provide a total solution for timely failure detection. ASUS Z8NA-D6...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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DIMM_E1 -- DIMM_C1 --- For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Memory population table CPU 1 Configuration DIMM_A1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs DIMM_B1 -- 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB,or 8 GB Registerd or Unbuffered with the same CAS latency. Always install DIMMs with ECC/NonECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. DIMM_F1 --- 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
DIMM_E1 -- DIMM_C1 --- For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Memory population table CPU 1 Configuration DIMM_A1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs DIMM_B1 -- 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB,or 8 GB Registerd or Unbuffered with the same CAS latency. Always install DIMMs with ECC/NonECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. DIMM_F1 --- 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when...
... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when...
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...ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-15 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0204 Build Date :02/16/09 Processor Speed Count :2400MHZ :1 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB System Memory Information ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to check information of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. System Memory... Information Displays system memory information. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected...
...ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-15 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0204 Build Date :02/16/09 Processor Speed Count :2400MHZ :1 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB System Memory Information ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to check information of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. System Memory... Information Displays system memory information. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected...
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CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Displays the auto-detected memory specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1 Memory Configuration Speed DDR3 1066 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 1024 MB, 1R, 1066, 0.254ºC/0.00ºF N/A N/A 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Displays the auto-detected memory specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1 Memory Configuration Speed DDR3 1066 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 1024 MB, 1R, 1066, 0.254ºC/0.00ºF N/A N/A 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...Inc. CPU Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration CPU REeVvIiSsIiOoNn :B0 Current CSI Frequency :65.480606GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz To transition the CSI links to malfunction. Closed Loop TMhermotrtyliEnCgC -FuOnpcetnioLno op Double Rate Refresh Demand Scrubbing ...Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Configure CPU Bridge features. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-21 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings.
...Inc. CPU Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration CPU REeVvIiSsIiOoNn :B0 Current CSI Frequency :65.480606GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz To transition the CSI links to malfunction. Closed Loop TMhermotrtyliEnCgC -FuOnpcetnioLno op Double Rate Refresh Demand Scrubbing ...Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Configure CPU Bridge features. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-21 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings.
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...] CSI L0s [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CSI L1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] You may allow the system to set Memory channel mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Demand ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Independent] [Channel Mirroring] [Lockstep] Memory ECC Function [Enabled] Allows you to set the CSI frequency. CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed] Allows you to enable or disable...
...] CSI L0s [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CSI L1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] You may allow the system to set Memory channel mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Demand ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Independent] [Channel Mirroring] [Lockstep] Memory ECC Function [Enabled] Allows you to set the CSI frequency. CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed] Allows you to enable or disable...
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... to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPET Memory Address [FED00000h] Configuration options: [FED00000h] [FED01000h] [FED02000h] [FED03000h] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS ...ACPI Configuration Energy Lake Feature APIC ACPI SCI IRQ USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 High Performance Event Timer HPET Memory Address [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [FED00000h] Options Enabled Disabled Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] ...
... to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPET Memory Address [FED00000h] Configuration options: [FED00000h] [FED01000h] [FED02000h] [FED03000h] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS ...ACPI Configuration Energy Lake Feature APIC ACPI SCI IRQ USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 High Performance Event Timer HPET Memory Address [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [FED00000h] Options Enabled Disabled Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] ...
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...=ata6. 3. Press , then select Yes from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | Yes No File F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver ...installation Boot from the menu. Boot the system from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver 4. Boot from the SUSE OS installation CD...
...=ata6. 3. Press , then select Yes from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | Yes No File F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver ...installation Boot from the menu. Boot the system from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver 4. Boot from the SUSE OS installation CD...
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... Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver 6. fd0: Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, TEAC DV-516E sda: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS sdb: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS Other device OK Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive. ASUS Z8NA-D6 6-13...
... Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver 6. fd0: Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, TEAC DV-516E sda: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS sdb: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS Other device OK Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive. ASUS Z8NA-D6 6-13...