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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...
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...
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... 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 possible,... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system,...
... 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 possible,... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system,...
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...of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for ... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 ...
...of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for ... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 ...
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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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... card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Before you...
... card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Before you...
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... Intel Xeon 5500 series processor is allowed. 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 Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. Intel® EM64T The...; EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). With the correct serial number of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to improve performance.
... Intel Xeon 5500 series processor is allowed. 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 Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. Intel® EM64T The...; EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). With the correct serial number of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to improve performance.
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... supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to Gigabit bandwidth. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-5 Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of current for DDR3. USB 2.0 is monitored to a...DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for timely failure detection. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. ...
... supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to Gigabit bandwidth. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-5 Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of current for DDR3. USB 2.0 is monitored to a...DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for timely failure detection. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. ...
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... end users. Moreover, the special patent design offers multiple I /O solutions. 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 previously...
... end users. Moreover, the special patent design offers multiple I /O solutions. 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 previously...
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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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...power LED. This is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ...motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8NA...
...power LED. This is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ...motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8NA...
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...When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Ensure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series ...2-5 The edge with external ports goes to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
...When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Ensure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series ...2-5 The edge with external ports goes to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface... mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that ...
... socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface... mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-15 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-15 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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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... socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 2 1. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-17 Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
... socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 2 1. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-17 Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
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... arise between 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 BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Ensure to the card. Turn... need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 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.
... arise between 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 BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Ensure to the card. Turn... need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 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.
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Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Ensure that it is completely seated on your motherboard. 1. 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 PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. 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 your motherboard. 1. 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 PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-21
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Locate the I Button in place. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You need to install 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 ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard. 2. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.10 Installing i Button (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 I Button in place. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You need to install 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 ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard. 2. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.10 Installing i Button (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.
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... the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. 2. Locate the TR1 or TR2 connector on the slot completely. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-23 2.5.12 Installing the audio card 1. Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable...
... the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. 2. Locate the TR1 or TR2 connector on the slot completely. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-23 2.5.12 Installing the audio card 1. Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable...