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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography 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...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography 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...
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... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If you encounter ... or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area...
... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If you encounter ... or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area...
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ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to when configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ...
ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to when configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NA-D6 Series motherboard! Discrete 7.1 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack Z8NA-D6 series Z8NA-D6 series 6 -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1pcs per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NA-D6 Series motherboard! Discrete 7.1 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack Z8NA-D6 series Z8NA-D6 series 6 -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1pcs per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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...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 Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. 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 ...
...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 Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. 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 ...
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...latest PCIe 2.0 device for timely failure detection. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-5 The onboard Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express ...interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. DDR3 memory support The Z8NA-D6 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features...
...latest PCIe 2.0 device for timely failure detection. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-5 The onboard Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express ...interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. DDR3 memory support The Z8NA-D6 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features...
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All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High Definition Audio... streams to choose their preferred I /O solutions without occupying the Slot 6 in 1U system. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts and...
All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High Definition Audio... streams to choose their preferred I /O solutions without occupying the Slot 6 in 1U system. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts and...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 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 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-3 The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that the power supply is switched off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a...
... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-3 The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that the power supply is switched off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a...
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... image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place...
... image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed ... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent....socket on your left. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1366. ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed ... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent....socket on your left. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1366. ...
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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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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.
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Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...; A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 3 DDR3 DIMM notch 2. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-17 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining...
Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...; A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 3 DDR3 DIMM notch 2. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-17 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the ...support. When using PCI cards on the next page. 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 unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the ...support. When using PCI cards on the next page. 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 unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. 1. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-21 Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot.
2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. 1. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-21 Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot.
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Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only) Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button in place. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You need to install I Button slot on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1.
Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only) Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button in place. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You need to install I Button slot on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1.
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... the TR1 or TR2 connector on the slot completely. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-23 Locate the audio slot on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.12 Installing the audio card 1. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature...
... the TR1 or TR2 connector on the slot completely. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-23 Locate the audio slot on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.12 Installing the audio card 1. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature...